Research Lab Tech I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$20 - $28•Onsite

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 Working under the general supervision of Principal Investigator (or Research Manager), and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments where methodologies are clearly established. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics. May perform literature searches under direction of supervisor. The Cichowski laboratory, a lab within BWH, Harvard Medical School, and the Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center, is searching for motivated individuals to fill a Research Assistant position. Our laboratory utilizes biochemical, cellular and mouse modeling approaches to elucidate mechanisms that drive cancer. We then use this insight to develop and test promising therapies with the goal of ultimately translating our findings to the clinic. This is a superb opportunity for someone who is interested in working in a cutting-edge, academic basic research setting on projects with high clinical relevance. This laboratory has a long tradition of integrating research assistants into all scientific aspects of the lab and mentoring them to achieve their career goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred
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.
B.S. in a biological or chemical science required.
New graduate with relevant course or project work recommended but not required.
Good organizational skills, detail oriented.
Sound degree of computer literacy.
Ability to methodically record data and to analyze data using basic statistics.
Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with mice and tissue culture and/or molecular techniques is preferred.
Excellent organization skills, detail oriented
Interested in working with mice
Ability to methodically record data and analyze using basic statistics
Ability to multi-task and establish daily priorities
Passion for science

Responsibilities

As a Research Assistant you will be part of a preclinical discovery team and your responsibilities will include executing cell culture experiments, mouse colony management, administering therapeutic agents in vivo, and utilizing basic biochemical, molecular biology and imaging techniques to assess efficacy and elucidate mechanisms of action (western blotting, quantitative PCR, cloning, CRISPR editing, possibly ChiP-seq, RNA-seq).
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine tests following established methodologies.
Routine tests may include evaluation of protein expression levels by Western Blot, or gene expression by qRT-PCR.
Prepares and maintains tissue cultures.
Assists with mouse experiments and husbandry.
Record data, summarizes, and analyzes results using basic statistics.
Prepares laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment.
Maintains supplies inventory in accordance with departmental procedures.
Discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.
All other duties, as assigned.