Research Technician

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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

 

Job Summary

The Research Technician assists Principal Investigators (PI) and other lab personnel in a research laboratory. Primary responsibilities are to assist in experiments for research projects under supervision of the project lead or the PI. This includes analysis of and accurate recording of scripts, codes, and results, maintenance of databases used in the lab, ordering necessary reagents and other lab supplies to conduct experiments, and participation in joint upkeep of the lab.

 

Qualifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Under direction of the principal investigator, participates in the determination of the appropriate procedures that should be used, in order to carry out each experiment successfully, and yield significant scientific results.

• The Technician should also be willing to learn basic concepts in bioinformatics, statistics, genomics, and computational biology as they will work on projects pertaining to single cell transcriptomics.

• Works closely with the PI and assists in small animal procedures and a wide range of lab techniques such as, but not limited to, Western blot analysis, qPCR, immunohistochemistry. Works with the investigator or senior lab personnel to modify techniques as necessary, in order to meet research and/or experimental needs.

• Using software, synthesizes and interprets information obtained from graphs, charts, laboratory experiments, statistical summaries and other data collection methods. 

• Prepares written reports on the status of each research project, analyzes and interprets the data appropriately, drawing conclusions, which are subsequently depicted graphically using tables, graphs, and charts.  Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in writing and editing of the abstracts and manuscripts considered for publication.

• May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, centrifuges, incubators and other scientific equipment related to research activity.

• Orders laboratory supplies. 

• Participates in the upkeep of the lab; this includes keeping both direct and general workspaces clean and tidy and helping maintain an overall safe and clean environment.  Cleans glass and plastic ware and performs autoclaving. 

• May perform, or refer as needed, routine maintenance of lab equipment; reports equipment malfunctions and needs to management.

• Works safely within the lab environment and in performing work duties.  Wear personal protective equipment as required.

• Attends and may make presentations at lab meetings and journal clubs.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required: 

• Understanding of basic scientific laboratory techniques and terminology

• General laboratory skills as attained during education 

• Proficiency in R, Python or familiarity with computational biology is helpful

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently after training.

• Ability to work carefully, accurately, and consistent with instruction or protocol

• Must be able to work safely and properly use protective equipment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet searches helpful

• Is knowledgeable and compliant in all hospital, State and Federal regulatory requirements, including hospital policy and procedures (where applicable to the performance of the job), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Education:

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences. 

Working Conditions:

Duties will be performed in a research laboratory.  This setting may create contact or exposure to one or more of the following: chemicals, fluids, sharp instruments and other supplies and equipment consistent with a research lab.  Contact or exposure may be airborne or physical.  Work will be conducted over a forty-hour workweek, but actual schedule can be flexible.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

15 Parkman Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

 

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.