Research Lab Tech II NEUROLOGY nl

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$24 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

In the Department of Neurology, ARCND - Nuber laboratory, under the general direction of the supervisor, supports laboratory research. 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.

Requirements

Previous experience in working with laboratory animals
Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required
Enrolled in an undergraduate program
Completed college
Excellent oral communication skills required
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and team-oriented
Previous experience working in the laboratory and with rodents required
We are seeking stability for 2 years
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
Ability to interpret acceptability of data results.
Strong Computer skills.
Demonstrates competence in research techniques and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Supports basic cell culture activities as needed

Responsibilities

Maintains and breeds commonly used transgenic and knockout mouse lines (uses Transnetyx or PCR for mouse genotyping)
Conducts in vivo experiments, including behavioral assays and routine mouse handling procedures (intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections).
Performs euthanasia, brain extractions, and downstream molecular analyses such as RNA or protein extraction, Western blotting assays, ELISA
Perfuses mice for brain fixation, sectioned brain and performed histology
Supports basic cell culture activities as needed (preferred but not required).
Manages laboratory operations, including pipette calibration, chemical inventory updates, waste and drug disposal, and biosafety compliance for reagents and buffers and updates on the laboratory protocols
Trains and onboards new laboratory personnel in established experimental techniques and protocols.
Coordinates daily experimental schedules to ensure efficient workflow and resource use.
Manages data collection and analysis, including recording, tabulation, graph generation, and basic statistical analysis under supervision; regularly reported progress to the supervisor.
Performs additional duties as assigned to support laboratory research objectives
Executes protocols of non-routine experiments.
Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology.
Performs basic design and modification of protocols.
Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data.
Prepares and presents reports.
Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and Statistical Techniques.
Participates in the design of experiments or field work.
All other duties as assigned