Research Scientist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist serves to assist a Principal Investigator in George A. “Doc” Lopez, MD Lab for Regenerative Cell Therapy at the Department of Neurosurgery, Mass General Hospital. Primary responsibilities are to assist with all aspects of cleanroom operations for clinical-grade cell manufacturing, including serving as a primary Operator, verifier, and participating in training and qualification activities pertaining to GMP. Must follow strict protocols pertaining to cell manufacturing in controlled spaces, accurately record procedures and results, perform environmental monitoring, sterile gowning, and cleanroom upkeep, as well as comply with aseptic manufacturing procedures, maintenance of databases used in the lab, maintenance of supplies and inventory. The research scientist may assist with quality control assays, data analysis and summaries, and must have a degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field; must be detail-oriented and able to work independently as needed. The research scientist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and works well as part of a team. Experience with stem cell technology and cell and tissue culture is required; experience with Good Manufacturing Practice standards is a plus.

Requirements

Doctorate Related Field of Study required
Previous Research experience (inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral experience) 5-7 years required
Excellent research skills.
Demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in field.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of field.
Evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original thought.
Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
Ability to contribute to publications.
Degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Works well as part of a team.
Experience with stem cell technology and cell and tissue culture is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication.
Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition.
Assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks, as necessary.
Makes proficient intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter authority in the field.
Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
Presents results and prepares publications.
May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.
Assist with all aspects of cleanroom operations for clinical-grade cell manufacturing, including serving as a primary Operator, verifier, and participating in training and qualification activities pertaining to GMP.
Follow strict protocols pertaining to cell manufacturing in controlled spaces, accurately record procedures and results, perform environmental monitoring, sterile gowning, and cleanroom upkeep, as well as comply with aseptic manufacturing procedures, maintenance of databases used in the lab, maintenance of supplies and inventory.
Assist with quality control assays, data analysis and summaries.