Research Lab Technician II

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Musolino Laboratory at the Center for Genomic Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay’s laboratory of the Cardiology Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic candidate to join their translational neuroscience laboratory. This lab focuses on developing gene-targeted therapies for inherited cerebrovascular disorders that lead to stroke and leukodystrophy. This is a full-time position requiring a committed individual with prior experience working with rodents, ideal for a candidate seeking a stable position in a well-funded lab. The research technician will execute experimental procedures as defined in research meetings with supervision from research scientists and principal investigators. This role carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures, with 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a 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.
Prior experience working with rodents.

Nice To Haves

Can accept experience in lieu of a degree.

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.