Neuroscience Research Lab Technician — Onsite

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a motivated laboratory technician to join a team studying disease mechanisms for ALS and dementia. You will assist in ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and developing SOPs while performing DNA/RNA purification, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and other molecular biology techniques.

You will contribute to data analysis and manuscript preparation, working under supervision but with opportunities for independent project involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; degree equivalency may be considered.
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
• Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
• Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures, protocols, and results.
• Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
• Assist in data interpretation and presentation, contributing to research findings and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

qPCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blot

CRISPR/Cas9

Lentiviral transduction

iPSC-derived neurons

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a motivated laboratory technician to join a team studying disease mechanisms for ALS and dementia. You will assist in ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and developing SOPs while performing DNA/RNA purification, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and other molecular biology techniques.

You will contribute to data analysis and manuscript preparation, working under supervision but with opportunities for independent project involvement.