Neuroscience Lab Technician II – Mouse Research

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a research technician in the Neurology Department to support ARCND - Nuber laboratory. The role involves handling transgenic and knockout mice, executing in vivo experiments, and assisting with molecular analyses under supervision.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a related field and 1–2 years of lab experience, with rodent handling preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are required for successful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; experience may substitute per policy.
• 1–2 years of prior research lab experience required.
• Experience working in a lab with rodents preferred.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Breed and maintain transgenic and knockout mouse lines.
• Conduct in vivo experiments and mouse handling.
• Perform euthanasia, brain extraction, and RNA/protein analyses.
• Support basic cell culture and manage lab operations.
• Train new personnel and coordinate daily schedules.
• Analyze data and present progress to supervisor.

Skills

Oral communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Computing skills

Rodent handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Transnetyx

PCR

Job description

Mass General Brigham seeks a research technician in the Neurology Department to support ARCND - Nuber laboratory. The role involves handling transgenic and knockout mice, executing in vivo experiments, and assisting with molecular analyses under supervision.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a related field and 1–2 years of lab experience, with rodent handling preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are required for successful collaboration.