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2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to maintain equipment, organize samples, perform experiments, and record data at 60 Fenwood Road. You will contribute to reliable project progress by following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent laboratory experience, 1–2 years preferred, and hands-on work with cell culture, PCR, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a related field; degree equivalency considered.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with wet labs, cell line/iPSC or in vivo models; strong techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate records of experiments.
• Perform cell culture, iPSC maintenance, and in vitro/in vivo assays.
• Execute molecular biology tasks: cloning, plasmid preps, nucleic acid isolation, PCR.
• Design and troubleshoot experiments; modify protocols for efficiency.
• Coordinate daily experiment schedules and data management; create graphs and perform analyses.

Skills

Cell culture

PCR

Data analysis

Western blot

ELISA

Record keeping

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Lab equipment

PCR instruments

Job description

Job Summary

• Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.
• Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.
• Does this position require Patient Care? No.

Essential Functions

• Perform cell culture, primary neuron culture, iPSC culture maintenance, and in vitro and in vivo assays, examine protein expression level by ELISA and western blot.
• Perform genetic, biochemical and phenotype tests.
• Execute general molecular biology e.g. cloning, plasmid preps, genomic DNA and RNA isolation, PCR.
• Contribute to design of research protocols along with research associates; troubleshoot problems as they arise; initiate alternative protocols/approaches, and modify existing technique for better efficiency.
• Maintain complete and accurate record of experimentation.
• Assist in the planning/development of daily and long-term research projects; assist in manuscript and meeting preparation.
• Maintain resource inventories.
• Coordinate daily schedule of experiments.
• Responsible for data management: collect, record, tabulate, and present data. Create graphs of experiments, perform statistical tests, and discuss progress of work regularly with supervisor.
• Execute protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. Develop modification of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, give input to research design.
• Calculate, transcribe, and graph data.
• Work independently, under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required, in a research setting.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.
• Experience: Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have experience in wet labs preferably with cell line/iPSC or in vivo model work.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade: 5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

• 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

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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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