Postdoctoral Fellow

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks a highly experienced Research Technician to support multiple ongoing projects in immunology. You will lead scientific analyses, help with manuscript development, and collaborate with a diverse team of researchers.

The role involves supervising 2-3 technicians, ensuring data integrity, coordinating grant-writing, and liaising with US and international sites; onsite at 55 Fruit Street in Boston.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, infection biology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting
• Experience in flow cytometry required
• Experience in other immunological assays (e.g. ELISA, muliplex-bead based assays)
• Strong track record of publications

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific analysis, abstract submissions, and manuscript development for 1-2 projects at a time
• Assist PI with managing the Charles lab research portfolio across 5-7 ongoing projects
• Supervise research assistants/technicians, including training, daily oversight, and recruitment support
• Ensure research integrity with data documentation and data management
• Manage and participate in collaborative grant-writing projects
• Serve as liaison between team members at US and international collaborative sites

Skills

Planning & Organizing

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Proactive / Takes initiative

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Python

R

Data management

Research coordination

Education

PhD in immunology, infection biology, or related field

Tools

R

Python

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Multiplex-bead assays

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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.

Responsibilities

• Research Contribute directly to ongoing research projects
• Research Lead scientific analysis, abstract submissions, and manuscript development for 1-2 projects at a time
• Research Program Management Assist PI with managing the Charles lab research portfolio by orchestrating competing priorities, deadlines, and workload in a group with 5-7 ongoing research projects
• Supervise research assistants/technicians, including:
  • Deliver new employee training
  • Provide daily oversight and direction
  • Assist with recruiting new team members.
• Ensure research integrity, including data documentation and data management by developing best practices, provide ongoing training, and monitoring for adherence
• Manage and participate in collaborative grant-writing projects
• Serve as a liaison between team members at various US and international collaborative research sites

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, infection biology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting
• Experience in flow cytometry required
• Experience in other immunological assays (e.g. ELISA, muliplex-bead based assays)
• Strong track record of publications

Desired Skills / Abilities / Competencies

• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
• Skilled in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency of research operations and subsequently execute improvements
• Time management skills with the capability to prioritize among multiple requests from multiple individuals and the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment
• Gets Results/Takes Initiative
• High personal work standards and sense of urgency about results
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, and imagine alternatives
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints
• Consistently demonstrates a positive, 'can-do' attitude
• Communication Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach
• Analytical Skills Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to code in R or in python

The salary for this position starts at $79,199.00

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties will be carried out in a typical lab environment. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Occasional travel to international research sites may be required. There is also the opportunity to travel to scientific meetings to present research.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The candidate will be responsible for providing daily supervision, guidance, and expertise for 2-3 Research Technician/Assistants or students.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 55 Fruit Street

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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