Massachusetts General Hospital

Research Technician I, Center for Genomic Medicine - (3282351)

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: 

Dr. Armen Yerevanian is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic candidate to join our research group in the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Soukas laboratory studies the genetic underpinnings of aging and aging-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer through analysis of vertebrate and invertebrate genetics, physiology, and metabolism. The research technician will be predominantly involved in helping to support and conduct critical lab experiments on the biology of aging, obesity, and diabetes.

Interested candidates should include a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for 3 references within their official application.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned (i.e. – pipetting, cell and tissue culture, etc.)
• Works in close partnership with the laboratory PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to achieve laboratory scientific goals
• Maintains electronic laboratory notebook
• Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
• Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed
• Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment
• May perform independent literature searches
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
• Maintains and orders supplies

A Research Technician II performs the duties of a Research Technician I (above) and may also:

• Execute protocols of non-routine experiments
• Assist the PI(s) with determining the most suitable methodology
• Perform basic design and modification of protocols
• Calculate, transcribe and analyze data
• Prepare and present reports
• Organize and summarize acquired data, using scientific and statistical techniques.
• Organize and/or draft material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts and other documents for publication and/or presentation.
• Participate in the design of experiments or field work.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of basic science research protocols
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently

The Research Technician II should also possess:

• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical problems
• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
• Working knowledge of data management programs
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

New graduates with some lab experience (via course work, internships, etc.) or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Technician I position outlined above.

Those with a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience will be considered for a Research Technician II position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): 

A Research Technician II may serve as a team leader to lab assistants and Research Technician I’s.

EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

: MA-Boston-MGH 185 Cambridge

Work Locations

: 

MGH 185 Cambridge 

185 Cambridge Street 

Boston 02144

Job

: Technician/Technologist/Scientist

Organization

: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

: Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Recruiting Department: MGH Center for Genomic Medicine

Job Posting

: Mar 19, 2024

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