Research Technician

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care and drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. The Cereda Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital focuses on understanding the mechanisms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and developing innovative strategies for individualized life support. ARDS, caused by inflammatory lung injury, is associated with the loss of ventilated airspaces, low blood oxygen, and high mortality. The research investigates the significant role of dysregulation and misdistribution of lung perfusion, as well as the influence of excess adipose tissue, in determining the clinical trajectory of ARDS and its response to treatment. The proposed research will utilize imaging to reveal the contribution of abnormal pulmonary perfusion and excess adiposity to the progression of lung injury and to develop strategies to attenuate ARDS severity. The Research Technician works under the supervision of Dr. Cereda, performing in vivo and in vitro experiments and assisting researchers with a variety of laboratory tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required (Candidates in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date, up to 1 year if starting per diem, to provide degree equivalency verification)
• Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years preferred prior laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• The handling of anesthetized, mechanically ventilated pigs and carrying out relevant procedures (eg, intubation, mechanical ventilation, vascular cannulation, tissue harvest)
• Hemodynamic and respiratory physiological monitoring
• Management of the mechanical ventilator
• Drug infusions
• Blood and tissue harvesting
• Processing and storage of biological samples
• Acquisition and analysis of images via electrical impedance tomography and computed tomography
• Involved in all aspects of the research process from designing and executing experiments, to analyzing and presenting data, to writing final research papers
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• Organizing and preparing samples
• Conducting experiments
• Recording and analyzing data
• 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees