Research Technician I

Massachusetts General Hospital • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Research Technician I position at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School focuses on screening FDA-approved drugs and natural compounds to reverse neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. The role involves conducting tissue culture work, sample collection, and utilizing various analytical techniques, requiring effective communication and collaboration skills among laboratory members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience in tissue culture and related methodologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the project and a proactive approach to research.

Responsibilities

• Follow routine cell culture protocols.
• Perform drug library screens in-vitro.
• Collect samples, including protein and nucleic acid extraction, tissue fixation, and paraffin sectioning.
• Utilize analytical techniques such as western blotting, qPCR, immunocytochemistry, and confocal fluorescence microscopy.
• Maintain laboratory notebook.
• Understand and apply basic scientific techniques.
• Conduct analysis of results and begin interpretation of results.
• Set up and prepare routine experiments as directed.
• Prepare lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment.
• Perform independent literature searches.
• Assist with organizing materials for publication or presentation.
• Maintain and order supplies.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree