Research Lab Tech

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Lab Tech carries out technically advanced research activities and procedures, evaluates conclusions, and may modify or devise methods and techniques to achieve desired results. The position may supervise technical and administrative elements of a research unit. It executes non-routine experimental protocols, assists the principal investigator in selecting methodologies, performs basic protocol design and modification, and analyzes and presents research data. This part-time Research Tech II position is in the Poller Lab at the Heart and Vascular Institute’s Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. The lab studies how brain regions interact with the immune and cardiovascular systems, translating mouse research into human brain-center manipulations using virtual reality applications and transcranial magnetic stimulation to inform cardiovascular disease treatment. The lab is located at the Richard B. Simches Research Center on the MGH main campus in downtown Boston. The role is onsite and scheduled for 10 hours per week.

Requirements

Previous research lab experience: 1–2 years.
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
Strong computer skills.
Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Execute protocols for non-routine experiments.
Assist the principal investigator in determining suitable methodology.
Design and modify research protocols at a basic level.
Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data.
Prepare and present reports.
Organize and summarize acquired data using scientific and statistical techniques.
Participate in the design of experiments or field work.