Research Technician: Microfluidics for Cancer Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, working with the Laboratory of Professor Mehmet Toner on microfluidic devices for liquid biopsy. The role involves preparing devices and processing patient blood samples in a collaborative research setting.

You will maintain laboratory equipment, organize samples, conduct experiments, and record and analyze data while collaborating with postdoctoral fellows, scientists and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required; Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred (12 years).

Responsibilities

• 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, calibrating 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 of research findings.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data collection

Data analysis

Scientific software

Communication

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors degree in related field

Biomedical Engineering preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Instruments

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, working with the Laboratory of Professor Mehmet Toner on microfluidic devices for liquid biopsy. The role involves preparing devices and processing patient blood samples in a collaborative research setting.

You will maintain laboratory equipment, organize samples, conduct experiments, and record and analyze data while collaborating with postdoctoral fellows, scientists and