Research Lab Tech II NEUROLOGY fl

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,638,000 - 112,982,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. seeks a research technician to perform technically advanced experiments and support data analysis. You will work with the research team to modify methods and ensure rigorous data collection.

Role includes wet lab work (cell culture/iPSC), molecular assays, data management, and collaboration to refine protocols. Onsite at 60 Fenwood Road with a 40-hour week in a dynamic biomedicine environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.
• 1-2 years of previous research lab experience required.
• At least 1 year in a directly related research setting.
• Wet labs experience and cell line/iPSC work or in vivo model work required.
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
• Ability to interpret data results.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Works independently under minimal supervision.
• Executes protocols involving routine and non-routine experiments.
• Contributes to research design and protocol modification.
• Calculates, transcribes, graphs data and presents results.
• Trains new staff and may supervise.
• Maintains records of experimentation and data management.
• Assists in planning daily and long-term projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Computer skills

Research techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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

• Works independently, under minimal supervision.
• Executes protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level.
• Develops modification of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, gives input to research design.
• Calculates, transcribes, and graphs data.
• Trains new staff and may serve in a limited supervisory role.
• Performs cell culture, primary neuron culture, iPSC culture maintenance, and in vitro and in vivo assays, examines protein expression level e.g. by ELISA and western blot.
• Performs genetic, biochemical and phenotype tests.
• Executes general molecular biology.
• Contributes to design of research protocols along with research associates; troubleshoots problems as they arise; initiates alternative protocols/approaches and modifies existing technique for better efficiency.
• Maintains complete and accurate record of experimentation.
• Assists in the planning/development of daily and long-term research projects; assists in manuscript and meeting preparation.
• Maintains resource inventories.
• Coordinates daily schedule of experiments.
• Responsible for data management: collects, records, tabulates and presents data. Creates graphs of experiments, performs statistical tests, and discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.
• 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Performs all other duties/responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.

Experience

• Previous research lab experience 1-2 years required.
• Must have at least one year experience in a directly related research setting.
• Must have experience in wet labs and with cell line/iPSC work or in vivo model work.

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)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly Grade 6

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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