Research Lab Tech - Wheeler Lab

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 is available to study muscular dystrophy and focuses on the cellular and molecular events associated with muscle dysfunction. The individual will participate in all activities associated with the research lab, including, but not limited to, basic research in molecular and cell biology of muscle cell growth, differentiation, and regeneration; in vivo imaging and therapeutic studies in mice; screening of transgenic and knockout mouse lines; mouse husbandry; biomarker discovery; general lab duties; lab meeting, journal club discussions, and seminars. The individual will perform complex laboratory assignments, planning and conducting a complete project of limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Basic research in molecular and cell biology of muscle cell growth, differentiation, and regeneration.
In vivo imaging and therapeutic studies in mice.
Screening of transgenic and knockout mouse lines.
Mouse husbandry.
Biomarker discovery.
General lab duties.
Participate in lab meeting, journal club discussions, and seminars.
Perform complex laboratory assignments, planning and conducting a complete project of limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.