Research Lab Technician I, Drosophila research

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses as applicable

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Sandlin lab at the Center for Engineering in Medicine & Surgery is seeking a candidate to join an interdisciplinary team. You will help design, prototype, and test automated cryopreservation protocols for Drosophila, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and clinicians to translate new technologies into scalable platforms.

The role involves hands-on experiments, device development, data recording, and analysis, with a path to contribute to translational research that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree related field required.
• 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with Drosophila or other insect model systems a plus.
• Engineering coursework, research, or prototyping experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
• Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Conduct biological assays and contribute to development and evaluation of new protocols and chemistries.
• Assist with design, prototyping, testing, and iterative improvement of devices used to automate the cryopreservation protocol.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and organize samples; record and analyze data.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Microscopy

Biological assays

Education

Bachelor's Degree 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

The Sandlin lab at the Center for Engineering in Medicine & Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital is an interdisciplinary research environment that brings together engineers, scientists, and clinicians to develop and translate new technologies. We are designing and prototyping technologies to automate the cryopreservation of fruit flies (Drosophila). This highly interdisciplinary project brings together biology, chemistry, and engineering to address an important challenge in biomedical research: developing a robust and scalable approach for the long-term preservation of widely used genetic model organisms. The work offers a unique translational opportunity to help advance a laboratory cryopreservation protocol into an automated platform that could enable its broader adoption and use. The successful candidate will work closely with our staff across multiple aspects of the project, including the application of biological assays, development and testing of novel cryopreservation chemistries, and design, prototyping, and evaluation of a device for protocol optimization. Responsibilities also include maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data. This position is well suited for a candidate interested in hands-on, interdisciplinary research at the interface of biology and engineering. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
• Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Perform biological assays and contribute to the development and evaluation of new experimental protocols and cryopreservation chemistries.
• Assist with the design, prototyping, testing, and iterative improvement of devices and experimental systems used to automate the cryopreservation protocol.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Experience

• Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment; 1-2 years preferred
• Prior experience with Drosophila or other insect model systems a plus.
• Prior engineering coursework, research experience, or hands-on prototyping experience a plus.
• Experience with biological assays, microscopy, solution preparation, or experimental instrumentation a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research spanning biology, chemistry, and engineering.
• Ability to learn and apply biological assays and experimental techniques and to contribute to the development and optimization of new protocols.
• Comfort with hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment and prototype devices.
• 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 Hybrid Work Location 51 Blossom Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $21 - $29.01/Hourly Grade 5

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.

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