Senior Research Lab Technician

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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.

The Research Lab Technician Lead is a full-time position that serves to assist Instructors and Principal Investigators in a research laboratory. Primary responsibilities are to assist in experiments for research projects under supervision of the project head and the PI of the laboratory. This includes collection of and accurate recording of procedures and results, maintenance of databases used in the lab, ordering necessary reagents to conduct experiments, and participation in joint upkeep of the lab.

In addition, this position may require supervision and oversight of activities conducted by Research Technician I/II members of the lab. This position seeks candidates with more extensive hands‑on laboratory experience or a Master’s degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field, pays attention to details, can work independently after training, possesses good verbal and written communication skills, and works well as part of a team.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field of Study required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
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Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3‑5 years required.

• Maintenance and genetic manipulation of adherent, suspension, and circulating tumor cells; PCR, Western blotting, reporter assays, molecular assays, proliferation assays, plasmid construction and/or mutagenesis, data analysis, immunofluorescence microscopy, mouse models including tissue digestion.
• Patient sample handling (e.g., blood, tissue) and training on microfluidic devices may also be part of the work.
• Participates in upkeep of lab, performs basic maintenance on laboratory equipment, and reports malfunctioning equipment for repair.
• Organizes and accurately maintains written records of experimental procedures and data collection. Data may be represented as graphs, charts, tables, illustrations, slides, and narrative reports. Assist in preparation of manuscripts resulting from data generated in research projects.
• Participate and present data at weekly lab meetings and journal clubs. Opportunity to integrate, contribute, and troubleshoot new experiments. Opportunity to have contributions published in journal articles.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $49,504.00 – $72,404.80 / Annual

Grade: 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job…