Research Technician II

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lindsay Laboratory in the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Senior Laboratory Technician/Research Technician II to assist in the development of gene therapies for rare, genetically-triggered vascular disease. The lab partners closely with the Musolino Laboratory in the Center for Genomic Medicine. The candidate will be expected to have experience in mammalian cell culture, murine modeling, and various molecular genetic techniques. The team will include the Principal Investigators and other faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and research technicians and technologists.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in an academic or laboratory research setting is required.
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
1-2 years Previous Research Lab Experience 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

experience in mammalian cell culture
experience in murine modeling
experience in various molecular genetic techniques

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.