About this role
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.
Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Experience
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientated research technician to join the Genomics Platform at The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation of Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. The Institute aims to understand the immunologic mechanisms behind inflammatory diseases, cancer, and aging with the ultimate goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets. The Genomics Platform offers a range of next generation sequencing and spatial omics technologies and services, and utilizes state of the art robotics systems and the latest technologies and methods to generate high-quality, comprehensive genomics data.
This position will work closely with the Platform Manager, Project Manager, and Data Manager to assist in data generation and processing, as well as maintain laboratory equipment and support experimental workflows. Looking for an applicant with molecular biology experience and strong organizational skills/attention to detail. This position will directly interface with researchers and requires strong communication skills. This position involves extensive training at the initial stage, and hence requires a two-year commitment minimum.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under supervision of or assisting the Platform Manager, provide next generation sequencing and spatial transcriptomics services, including single cell and bulk RNA-sequencing library preparation, spatial omics, and other workflows as needed.
- Carefully maintain records/logs of Genomics Platform projects. This includes sample tracking, archiving, and storage.
- After proper training, perform sectioning, staining, and histology quality control for spatial omics projects.
- Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments run by the Genomics Platform.
- Maintain all equipment within the Platform to keep them in good working order. Work with vendors to schedule preventative maintenance visits and coordinate all repairs needed for the equipment.
- Track inventory, order supplies, receive and log orders to maintain adequate stock of Genomics Platform consumables.
- Serve as the emergency response personnel required to respond to equipment failure during off hours. (e.g. freezer failure).
- Perform all other duties as directed by the Platform Director, Manager, and Project Manager.
Preferred Skills:
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Sound analytical and organizational skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Other facts
About Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
What you'll do
- The role involves performing laboratory experiments, preparing samples, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Additionally, the technician will assist in data generation and processing while supporting experimental workflows.
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