Research Lab Tech II (Amamoto)

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$24 - $39•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. This role 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. This position does not require patient care.

Requirements

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.
Bachelors’ degree, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
1+ year of related experience post-degree required.
Strong quantitative and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Strongly prefer candidates with intermediate math skills and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of employees.

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.
Completes data management tasks requiring experience with computers and database management software.
Orients, trains and oversees new/ junior research assistant.
Generate graphs and data plots for meetings, grants and publications.
Contribute to the development and assembly of investigator abstracts, posters and slide presentations.
Analytical skills and ability to resolve basic tech issues.
Ability to interpret data and results.
Demonstrate competence in research techniques and methodologies.
Works independently under close supervision.
Completes basic regulatory and administrative tasks including COMS, IACUC and other IRB submissions.
Maintains equip, supply inventory and materials.
Order supplies and materials.
Maintain animal inventories.
Conduct experiments under supervision.
Strong quantitative and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.