Research Lab Tech II (Gang Luo)

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. POSITION SUMMARY: The statements below describe the essential duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests and procedures as directed and required by the specific research project following prescribed protocol. Carries out designated research tasks and projects that may require familiarity with a variety of techniques and equipment. Makes use of library research, structured interviews, data processing and/or other investigative techniques. Collects, organizes, and summarizes acquired data using scientific techniques, including computer programs. Makes periodic reports of project status to supervisor; assists in judging the validity of the data obtained. If applicable, after appropriate training, assists in the care and/or monitoring of animals. Assists with surgery as required. If applicable, after appropriate training, uses radioactive, infectious, bio-hazardous, and/or toxic substances. If applicable, stays current in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious, radioactive, and/or toxic substances. Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of tests and procedures. Conducts literature searches; reviews and compiles information from journals and suggests use for new techniques to supervisor. May assist with set up, calibration, cleaning and routine maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment. May demonstrate basic laboratory techniques to other research staff as necessary. Assists in care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and work area. Restocks supplies as needed with supervisor’s approval. Performs clerical duties incidental to research tasks as required. Attends meetings as required. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, conferences, and/or professional affiliations. Consults with other researchers to exchange information. Performs other laboratory related functions as required or directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests and procedures as directed and required by the specific research project following prescribed protocol.
Carries out designated research tasks and projects that may require familiarity with a variety of techniques and equipment.
Makes use of library research, structured interviews, data processing and/or other investigative techniques.
Collects, organizes, and summarizes acquired data using scientific techniques, including computer programs.
Makes periodic reports of project status to supervisor; assists in judging the validity of the data obtained.
If applicable, after appropriate training, assists in the care and/or monitoring of animals.
Assists with surgery as required.
If applicable, after appropriate training, uses radioactive, infectious, bio-hazardous, and/or toxic substances.
If applicable, stays current in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious, radioactive, and/or toxic substances.
Assists with planning specific research procedures, coordinating schedules of tests and procedures.
Conducts literature searches; reviews and compiles information from journals and suggests use for new techniques to supervisor.
May assist with set up, calibration, cleaning and routine maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment.
May demonstrate basic laboratory techniques to other research staff as necessary.
Assists in care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and work area.
Restocks supplies as needed with supervisor’s approval.
Performs clerical duties incidental to research tasks as required.
Attends meetings as required.
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, conferences, and/or professional affiliations.
Consults with other researchers to exchange information.
Performs other laboratory related functions as required or directed.