Research Technician - Translational Hearing Loss Research

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. This is a translational research laboratory focused on developing therapies for hearing loss and is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the team. The role involves working closely with research fellows on a variety of projects aimed at understanding and treating hearing loss. The technician will gain hands-on experience and training in molecular biology techniques, participate in animal research tasks, and contribute to lab operations and management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required.
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field required.
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred.
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges.
Highly motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.

Nice To Haves

Potential to conduct independent research, based on experience and performance.
Excellent preparation for graduate or medical school applicants.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gene and cell-based therapies in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures, protocols, and results.
Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
Assist in data interpretation and presentation, contributing to research findings and reports.
Work closely with research fellows on a variety of projects aimed at understanding and treating hearing loss.
Gain hands-on experience and training in molecular biology techniques, including: PCR, DNA extraction and plasmid construction, Gel electrophoresis, Cell and tissue culture, Protein purification, Immunohistochemistry, Microscopy, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.
Participate in animal research tasks, including: Animal husbandry, Injections, Dissections, Hearing tests, Minor surgical procedures.
Contribute to lab operations and management, including: Assisting with IACUC and/or IRB protocol submissions and revisions, Helping manage the animal colony, Preparing shared lab reagents and solutions.