Research Lab Technician - Vestibular System Research

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Job Summary Job Profile Summary Summary Responsible  for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.

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.

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 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
We are recruiting for an entry level research assistant position (RLT1) at Mass Eye and Ear (MEE), a part of Mass General Brigham (MGB). The candidate will work on a Federally funded research project that is investigating how vestibular (balance) function is affected by tumors that grow on the nerve connecting the balance part of the inner ear to brain. In addition, we will study how interventions to treat these tumors (surgery, radiation, medication) affect the tumors and the patient’s balance abnormalities.

Patient groups include normal control subjects, people with sporadic vestibular schwannoma tumors on one side, and people with the genetic abnormality NF2 who invariably develop these tumors on both sides. Specific responsibilities for this position include recruiting and scheduling patients for testing, performing vestibular and other balance tests on these subjects, analyzing data, and assisting in other parts of this study, which include obtaining tumor tissue during surgery and organizing imaging (MRI) and hearing (audiology) data.

You will do these tasks as part of a team that includes a research scientist, an otologist, and the principal investigator who is an otoneurologist. Prerequisites are a college degree, familiarity with…