Research Technician II
About The Position
The Research Technician II carries out technically advanced research activities and procedures, evaluates conclusions, and has latitude to modify or devise methods to achieve research goals. The role may supervise technical and administrative elements of the research unit and supports all aspects of the Bendapudi Lab’s scientific investigations. The position is expected to involve approximately 70% administrative duties and 30% bench science experiments. No prior experience with the listed lab-specific tasks is required; training will be provided. The lab prioritizes teaching, mentorship, and career development, and—with PI approval—may support formal coursework, attendance at scientific meetings, and computer equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or qualifying experience in lieu of a degree.
- 1–2 years of previous research laboratory experience.
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
- Ability to interpret the acceptability of data results.
- Strong computer skills.
- Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- No prior experience with the specific duties listed is needed; training will be provided.
- Support for formal coursework, scientific meeting attendance, and computer equipment may be available with PI approval.
Responsibilities
- Execute protocols for non-routine experiments.
- Assist the PI in determining suitable methodologies.
- Design and modify protocols.
- Calculate, transcribe, analyze, organize, and summarize data using scientific and statistical techniques.
- Prepare and present reports.
- Participate in the design of experiments or field work.
- Attend key research meetings.
- Serve as the central point of contact for internal team members, collaborating labs, core facilities, and external partners.
- Monitor budgets and expenditures, track spending against award allocations (especially subawards), process purchases and reimbursements, and flag variances.
- Handle IRB and IACUC issues and biosafety committee paperwork.
- Oversee the technician responsible for the mouse colony.
- Create and maintain data use agreements (DUAs) and material transfer agreements (MTAs) with other institutions.
- Coordinate projects at collaborator sites, including specimen collection.
- Coordinate purchases of supplies through collaborators’ grants at other institutions.
- Coordinate purchase and maintenance of specialized equipment.
- Track orders and delivery of specialty reagents and supplies.
- Coordinate obtaining and paying for MGB Biobank samples used in genomics projects.
- Assist with grant applications, including drafting lay summaries, and prepare grant progress reports.
- Assist in recruiting and hiring research staff.
- Assist in drafting presentation slides.
- Work with administrative staff to keep the lab website up to date.
- Coordinate and schedule group meetings.
- Coordinate journal club and screen articles with the PI.
- Run a research seminar series with administrative staff.
- Train and orient new lab members.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
- Potential support for formal coursework, scientific meeting attendance, and computer equipment with PI approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
