Research Lab Tech II NEUROLOGY fl

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures. The role involves evaluating conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results. Typically, this role supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is part of Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission and invites all applicants to join them and experience what it means to be part of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.
Previous research lab experience 1-2 years required.
Must have at least one year experience in a directly related research setting.
Must have experience in wet labs and with cell line/iPSC work or in vivo model work.
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
Ability to interpret acceptability of data results.
Strong computer skills.
Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Works independently, under minimal supervision.
Executes protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level.
Develops modification of existing techniques, as appropriate.
In collaboration with other members of the research team, gives input to research design.
Calculates, transcribes, and graphs data.
Trains new staff and may serve in a limited supervisory role.
Performs cell culture, primary neuron culture, iPSC culture maintenance, and in vitro and in vivo assays, examines protein expression level e.g. by ELISA and western blot.
Performs genetic, biochemical and phenotype tests.
Executes general molecular biology.
Contributes to design of research protocols along with research associates; troubleshoots problems as they arise; initiates alternative protocols/approaches and modifies existing technique for better efficiency.
Maintains complete and accurate record of experimentation.
Assists in the planning/development of daily and long-term research projects; assists in manuscript and meeting preparation.
Maintains resource inventories.
Coordinates daily schedule of experiments.
Responsible for data management: collects, records, tabulates and presents data.
Creates graphs of experiments, performs statistical tests, and discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.
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.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Performs all other duties/responsibilities as directed.