Research Fellow Cancer Biology
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Will conduct independent and collaborative research contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions. The fellow will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborate with a team of researchers.Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
-Design plan and execute research experiments or projects in alignment with departmental goals.
-Gather analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods and tools.
-Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform research direction and methodologies.
-Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences and seminars.
-Work collaboratively with faculty students and other researchers contributing to a positive research environment.
-Mentor graduate and undergraduate students providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
-Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications to support ongoing research.
-Prepare periodic reports and documents summarizing research progress and outcomes.
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Previous Research experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in research techniques methods or research areas relevant to the project.
- Proficient analytical skills proficiency in statistical software and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Salary: $71750.00 - $73544.00/Annual
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Establishing maintaining and monitoring orthotopic and xenograft murine tumor models
- Subcutaneous IP and IV injections
- Handling and processing of mouse tissues following in vivo experiments
- Supporting ex vivo tissue preparation and analysis including sample preservation for downstream assays
- Maintaining routine 2D and 3D mammalian cell culture
- Establishing and expanding primary cell lines from tumor or tissue specimens
- Performing cell-based assays to evaluate biological responses to therapeutic or imaging agents
- Supporting experimental design and execution of mechanistic studies in vitro
- Tissue processing for downstream molecular analyses
- Extraction of DNA RNA and proteins from tissue and cell samples
- Western blotting immunodetection and related protein analysis techniques
- Flow cytometry and sample preparation for immune and tumor cell profiling
- Supporting downstream data interpretation in collaboration with investigators
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EEO Statement:
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About Company
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