Research Lab Technician II Pulmonary Asthma Research Center

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lab Research Technician to work with the Principal Investigator and Lab Manager on routine and non-routine experiments within the Asthma Research Center.

You will assist in designing and modifying research protocols, calculate and analyze data, and prepare reports for regular study meetings. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work onsite at 15 Francis Street in a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 1-2 years of research lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and planning for procedures for research studies evaluating respiratory treatments.
• Independently performs routine tests using established methodologies (TLC, GC, HPLC; ELISA).
• Performs advanced data analysis using statistical techniques.
• Oversees and coordinates all lab activities, including QA.
• Troubleshoots problems and mentors others in specialized techniques.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory following procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

MS Excel

Statistical programming languages

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Experience in lieu of degree accepted

Tools

R

Python

SAS

SPSS

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. Job Summary Working with the Principal Investigator and Lab Manager, and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments, where methodologies are clearly established and non-routine experiments. Participates in the design and modification of research protocols. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques. Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts. The lab tech is responsible for quality control, freezer inventory systems and maintenance of lab equipment. Projects will include assays on human biospecimens collected over several years during a longitudinal project. Working with study investigators and managers, they will be responsible for coordinating sample workflow and will optimize design of current processing protocols. Applicant will present progress of assigned projects at regular meetings with study team. Attention to detail, excellent communication (oral and written), phone, and computer skills are necessary. This position plays an essential role in the successful completion of multiple clinical research protocols being conducted in the Asthma Research Center. 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participates in the development and planning for the implementation of procedures for research studies evaluating respiratory treatments and medications.
2. Independently performs a variety of routine tests following established methodologies. Routine tests may include separation and quantitation of labeled and unlabeled lipids by TLC, GC, and HPLC. Techniques will include ELISA assays and evaporation procedures.
3. Performs advanced data analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
4. Responsible for the oversight and coordination of all lab activities, including quality assurance.
5. Responsible for troubleshooting problems and instructing others in highly specialized techniques.
6. Maintains equipment and supply inventory in accordance with departmental procedures.
7. Meets regularly to discuss progress of work with supervisor.
8. Reviews, understands, and obtains appropriate certifications for study specific protocols, the laboratory and ARC procedures.
9. Prepares and presents data reports as directed. Proficiency with MS Excel and proficiency in statistical programming language (R, python, SAS, SPSS, etc) is a must.
10. Other study related procedures and duties as assigned.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly Grade 6

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