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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

Summary
-Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.

-Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
-No

Essential Functions
-Perform cell culture, primary neuron culture, iPSC culture maintenance, and in vitro and in vivo assays, examine protein expression level by ELISA and western blot.
-Perform genetic, biochemical and phenotype tests.
-Execute general molecular biology e.g. cloning, plasmid preps, genomic DNA and RNA isolation, PCR.
-Contribute to design of research protocols along with research associates; troubleshoot problems as they arise; initiate alternative protocols/approaches, and modify existing technique for better efficiency.
-Maintain complete and accurate record of experimentation.
-Assist in the planning/development of daily and long-term research projects; assist in manuscript and meeting preparation.
-Maintain resource inventories.
-Coordinate daily schedule of experiments. Responsible for data management: collect, record, tabulate, and present data. Create graphs of experiments, perform statistical tests, and discuss progress of work regularly with supervisor.
-Execute protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. Develop modification of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, give input to research design.
-Calculate, transcribe, and graph data.
-Work independently, under minimal supervision.

 

Education
-Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required, in a research setting

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

Experience
-Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Must have experience in wet labs preferably with cell line/iPSC or in vivo model work.
-Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
-Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
-Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools.
-Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
-Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

60 Fenwood Road

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

 

 

Grade

5

 

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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

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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