Genomics Research Specialist II

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women9 s Hospital in Boston is seeking a dedicated research technician to support a basic research lab focused on human protein-DNA interactions and transcriptional regulation.

Under supervision, you will perform routine experiments, analyze data, maintain records, and collaborate with engineers and scientists. This onsite role offers training, potential co-authorship, and opportunities to develop lab skills in Linux, sequencing, and molecular cloning.

Qualifications

• A recent Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science or related science or engineering field is required.
• Applicant must have basic Linux proficiency and preferably some computer programming experience.
• Must have at least one year of experience in a directly related research setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures following established protocols such as DNA prep, bacterial culture, sequencing, cell culture, cloning, and gel electrophoresis.
• Analyze sequencing reads and other data using basic statistics; conduct literature searches under supervision.
• Maintain daily lab records and present results in lab meetings; assist in grant or manuscript figures.
• Provide technical support to postdocs and graduate students; order supplies and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Linux

Written & spoken English

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological sciences

Tools

Sanger sequencing

Illumina sequencing

CRISPR/Cas

R

Gibson assembly

Job description

Brigham and Women9 s Hospital in Boston is seeking a dedicated research technician to support a basic research lab focused on human protein-DNA interactions and transcriptional regulation.

Under supervision, you will perform routine experiments, analyze data, maintain records, and collaborate with engineers and scientists. This onsite role offers training, potential co-authorship, and opportunities to develop lab skills in Linux, sequencing, and molecular cloning.