Senior Research Lab Technician

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

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital at 221 Longwood Avenue in Boston seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician to support cardiovascular and cardiometabolic research. You will perform technically complex rodent procedures, contribute to training and onboarding, and help meet study milestones.

This exempt, salaried role requires schedule flexibility, including occasional early starts and weekend coverage during active study phases.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify existing assay techniques and procedures.
• Synthesize and interpret results.
• Prepare written/verbal status reports.
• Perform statistical analysis and make recommendations.
• Independently perform non-routine, highly specialized procedures.
• Contribute to research reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to identify problems and build

Ability to prioritize tasks

Strong database management

Speed and precision in testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

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

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.

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

Qualifications

*** 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)

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

Benefits and compensation

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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

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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