Senior Research Lab Technician

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pojoga Laboratory at Mass General Brigham seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician with advanced rodent procedure skills to support cardiovascular and cardiometabolic research. The role involves performing complex procedures independently and contributing to training and onboarding of new lab members.

Flexibility in schedule is required, with occasional early starts and weekend coverage during active study phases. This is an exempt, salaried position with compensatory time arranged with the PI.

Qualifications

• A coverletter, including experience with proficiency in rodent survival surgery required
• A coverletter, including experience with proficiency in rodent survival surgery required

Responsibilities

• Develop or have input into modifications of existing assay techniques, experimental protocols, or new procedures.
• Synthesizes and interprets results.
• Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
• Performs statistical analysis and makes recommendations.
• Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures.
• Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work capability

Problem identification and solving

Task prioritization and deadlines

Database management

Computer skills

Speed and precision

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Tools

Rodent survival surgery

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 experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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. Helps onboard new staff and train them in the lab.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• -Develop or have input into modifications of existing assay techniques, experimental protocols, or new procedures.
• -Synthesizes and interprets results.
• -Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
• -Performs statistical analysis and makes recommendations.
• -Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures.
• -Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.

Qualifications

*** A coverletter, including experience with proficiency in rodent survival surgery required ***

*** A coverletter, including experience with proficiency in rodent survival surgery required ***

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience Proficiency in rodent survival surgery experience preferred

Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• -Excellent communication skills.
• -Good interpersonal skills and the ability to oversee the work of others.
• -Ability to work independently.
• -Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.-Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
• -Strong database management and overall computer skills.
• -Functions with speed, precision and an understanding of theory behind tests and procedures.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Summary The Pojoga Laboratory seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician with advanced rodent procedure skills to support cardiovascular and cardiometabolic research. The successful candidate will perform technically complex procedures independently and contribute to the training and onboarding of new lab members. This role requires schedule flexibility, including occasional early morning starts and weekend coverage during active study phases. As an exempt, salaried position, compensatory time is arranged directly with the PI.

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 221 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift Day

(United States of America)

Pay Range

$55,712.04 - $82,014.40/Annual Grade 6

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