Research Lab Tech I, Infectious Disease
About The Position
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 The Waldor Lab at Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital studies bacterial pathogenesis with an emphasis on applying next-generation sequencing technologies to decipher various aspects of host-pathogen biology. A full description of our research and publications can be found at www.waldorlab.com. Qualifications The Waldor Lab is seeking a Research Lab Tech I to assist with various tasks in the lab. These include: 1) Mouse colony management 2) Assistance with next generation sequencing experiments 3) Administrative tasks such as instrument maintenance and ordering supplies 4) Project-specific experiments We encourage the candidate to bring their own ideas and enthusiasm to projects in the lab. After training for job-specific tasks, we anticipate that the candidate will help design and execute experiments for projects that they are interested in as well as independently pursue new areas of exploration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 0-1 yr of experience.
- Attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping, and effective communication are required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with general laboratory techniques and handling mice is preferred but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Mouse colony management
- Assistance with next generation sequencing experiments
- Administrative tasks such as instrument maintenance and ordering supplies
- Project-specific experiments
- Help design and execute experiments for projects that they are interested in as well as independently pursue new areas of exploration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
