Research Lab Tech I

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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.

 

A paid research technician position is available in Dr. Tayyaba Hasan’s lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The position will be multidisciplinary and will have research focus in the application
areas of laser/light-activated therapies for cancer and other diseases.

The candidate will have a tremendous opportunity to work with numerous experts in the fields of tumor biology, biophysics, imaging, and cancer therapeutics, microbiology and will be exposed to a variety of multi-
disciplinary research techniques. The candidate will also have opportunity to work with animal samples (in vivo and in vitro) and clinical samples and may get exposure to clinical trials as well. Interest/Exposure in animal
handling will be helpful. Familiarity with computer and related skills, MATLAB coding and biomedical software will be desirable.

The lab publishes ~20 papers annually, offering potential authorship opportunities for significant contributions. Research technicians will acquire a variety of skills, as well as a greater understanding of how the industry of science operates. In exchange, the research technician will aid in all the processes necessary to keep the lab efficient and productive; this includes scientific, technical, and administrative tasks.

This is an ideal position for candidates between college graduation, and the start of PhD program or medical school. Candidates must be energetic and enthusiastic about lab work and be flexible in working with different
investigators on various projects.

For information on our research projects, see the following sites:
https://wellman.massgeneral.org/tayyaba_hasan and https://hasanlab.mgh.harvard.edu/

 

Job 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.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Candidates who are 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.
 

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

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.

 

 

Onsite

 

40 Blossom Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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