Research Technician II- Dr. Valentina Perosa's Lab

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a research technician, where you'll play a vital role in advancing medical research. This position focuses on cutting-edge biological lab techniques to help understand and treat cerebral small vessel disease. You will work under the mentorship of experienced professionals, executing complex experiments and analyzing data. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and passionate about contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in patient care and research.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous research lab experience required.
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Executes protocols for non-routine experiments.
• Assists PI with determining suitable methodologies.
• Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Research techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a 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.

The position is for a research technician in the laboratory of Dr. Valentina Perosa. The incumbent will operate in both standard and more advanced biological wet lab techniques (including brain cutting, histology, and immunohistochemistry) in vivo and ex vivo imaging, image processing and data analysis, as well as more elaborate general tasks in the laboratory, always under the supervision of a mentor. The research is targeted toward understanding and treating cerebral small vessel disease, one of the leading cause of intracerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and dementia in older individuals - and the ideal candidate will be thoughtful, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and motivated towards becoming an active team member.

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
-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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

114 16th Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation 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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