Research Technician

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

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Research Technician to maintain laboratory operations and support experimental immunology projects. You will work closely with Dr.

Joshi and team to ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced research setting. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, handling samples and reagents, and maintaining meticulous records while ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols.
• Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, performing routine calibrations.
• Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures and results.
• Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Assist in data interpretation and presentation for research reports.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Scientific software

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

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

Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
• Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
• 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.

Education

Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required 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. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred

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.
• 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 (if applicable)

About the BioTranslation Lab The BioTranslation Lab is led by Dr. Nitin Joshi, Assistant Professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School and Associate Member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The laboratory is based at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School and is affiliated with the Broad Institute. We develop materials and therapeutic delivery technologies to address unmet medical needs and improve patients' lives. Our interdisciplinary research brings together chemistry, materials science, biology, engineering, and medicine to advance technologies from fundamental design and mechanistic investigation through preclinical validation toward clinical application. Major research areas include long-acting therapeutics, non-viral delivery of RNA and gene therapies, and immunoengineering. A defining feature of our laboratory is its commitment to translation. We connect rigorous scientific investigation with clinically relevant questions and the practical challenges of developing new therapies. Researchers join a diverse, international team and collaborate with scientific and clinical communities across Harvard, MIT, Mass General Brigham, and the Broad Institute.

Position Overview

We seek an experienced research technician with substantial hands‑on expertise in experimental immunology to support the development of material-based therapeutic approaches for immune‑mediated and inflammatory diseases. The successful candidate will investigate how biomaterials, nanoparticles, and therapeutic payloads affect immune‑cell function and treatment responses. Working closely with Dr. Joshi, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators, they will perform.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location

75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $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.

EEO Statement

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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