Senior Research Lab Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pojoga Laboratory seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician with advanced rodent procedure skills to support cardiovascular and cardiometabolic research. The role carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures, evaluates conclusions, and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques to achieve desired results. The technician independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures and typically oversees technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit. The successful candidate helps onboard and train new lab members. This is an onsite, regular, exempt salaried position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., located at 221 Longwood Avenue. The schedule is 40 hours per week on the day shift, with flexibility required for occasional early morning starts and weekend coverage during active study phases. Compensatory time is arranged directly with the PI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Three to five years of experience in an academic or laboratory research setting.
Excellent communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to oversee the work of others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
Strong database management and overall computer skills.
Ability to function with speed and precision, with an understanding of the theory behind tests and procedures.
Advanced rodent procedure skills.

Responsibilities

Develop or contribute to modifications of existing assay techniques and experimental protocols, or develop new procedures.
Synthesize and interpret results.
Prepare written and/or verbal status reports.
Perform statistical analysis and make recommendations.
Independently perform non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures.
Compose and potentially present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
Help onboard and train new lab members.
Oversee technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit.