Animal Research Lab Technician II

Mass General Brigham; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Batista Lab at the Ragon Institute seeks a Research Technician II to perform advanced research tasks, supervise technical elements, and support the PI in selecting methodologies.

You will manage mouse colonies, carry out experiments including immunizations and tissue harvesting, and help communicate across lab groups to ensure timely, accurate results in a high-throughput vaccine development setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Experience in a research lab preferred.
• Experience with mouse handling and basic data analysis desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain mice colonies with complex genetic backgrounds.
• Carry out mouse experiments, including immunizations and tissue harvesting.
• Coordinate communication between laboratory staff, vivarium staff and colony management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Computers

Research techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Related Field

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Executes protocols of non-routine experiments.
• Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology.
• Performs basic design and modification of protocols.
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data.
• Prepares and presents reports.
• Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and Statistical Techniques.
• Participates in the design of experiments or field work.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

One position is open for a highly motivated Research Technician II in the Batista Lab at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. The candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining mouse colonies with complex genetic backgrounds. Additionally, they will work closely with lab personnel to carry out mouse experiments, including immunizations and blood and tissue harvesting.

Furthermore, the candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration between laboratory staff, veterinary staff, vivarium staff, and Transnetyx colony management personnel, ensuring prompt and diplomatic resolution of any arising issues. The successful candidate must be capable of performing various mouse procedures and immunocharacterization experiments, and they should possess highly organized, self-motivated, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for scientific growth, particularly in high throughput vaccine development, with access to cutting-edge facilities and a terrific work environment.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

600 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

Grade

6

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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