Senior Research Laboratory Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

23h•$82,014•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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences with knowledge of human anatomy or pathology required.
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
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.
Functions with speed, precision and an understanding of theory behind tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performing complex established laboratory techniques (e.g.—Western blots, Immunohistochemistry, PCR, qRT-PCR, chromatin IP)
Analysis of research data to troubleshoot experimental protocols
Maintenance of human cancer cell lines
Maintain tissue bank and research data bases
Presenting pertinent information at weekly laboratory meetings
Responsible for initial training/onboarding of new lab personnel
Safety walkthrough
Applicable lab protocols for research
Responsible for general lab operations and coordination such as:
Ordering general and specialty consumables and reagents
Initiation and updating of biosafety registrations
Procure necessary service agreements for lab equipment
Generate Material Transfer Agreements between lab and outside institutions
Overall responsibility of general lab equipment, training, and maintenance
Performs other duties or special projects that are department or unit specific, and that are appropriate to this level of position.