Research Lab Tech

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking a part-time Research Tech II in the Heart and Vascular Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The role involves executing advanced experiments, data analysis, and reporting within a collaborative cardiovascular research lab in downtown Boston.

You will work 10 hours per week (25%), with responsibilities spanning protocol execution, data interpretation, and contributing to laboratory design and methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Experience in lieu of degree may be accepted
• 1-2 years of previous research lab experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with data analysis and interpretation methods

Responsibilities

• Executes protocols of non-routine experiments.
• Assists PI with determining suitable methodology.
• Performs design and modification of protocols.
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data.
• Prepares and presents reports.
• Organizes and summarizes data using statistical techniques.
• Participates in design of experiments or field work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Computer skills

Research techniques

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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)

A part-time (25%, 10h/week) Research Tech II position is available in the Heart and Vascular Institute in the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the laboratory of Dr. Wolfram Poller. Working at the crossroads of neuroscience, immunology, and cardiology, the Poller Lab aims at understanding how different brain regions control and are controlled by the immune and cardiovascular systems. The Poller Lab translates mouse findings into specific brain center manipulations in humans using virtual reality (VR) applications and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to help shape the course of cardiovascular disease treatment. As an interventional cardiologist in the MGH cardiac catheterization laboratory, Dr. Poller's research investigations span the range of basic science research to translational research applications. We welcome applications from highly motivated and independent individuals interested in joining our team to pursue multidisciplinary approaches to understand how our brain controls our immune system and cardiovascular health. The Poller Lab is located in the Richard B. Simches Research Center at the MGH main campus in downtown Boston.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

185 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

- /

Grade

6

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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 proce