Research Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician works under the supervision of Dr. Cereda and performs in vivo and in vitro experiments and assists researchers with a variety of laboratory tasks. The Cereda Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital focuses on understanding the mechanisms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and creating innovative strategies of individualized life support. The proposed research will use imaging to reveal the contribution of abnormal pulmonary perfusion and excess adiposity to the progression of lung injury as well as to develop strategies to attenuate ARDS severity. The research technician will be involved in all aspects of the research process from designing and executing experiments, to analyzing and presenting data, to writing final research papers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
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.

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.
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.