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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.

Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organising and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analysing 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.

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• 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 organised records of procedures, protocols, and results.
• Compile and analyse data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
• Assist in data interpretation and presentation, contributing to research findings and reports.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.

Experience
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment is preferred (1–2 years).

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

• 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, organisational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritise 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.

The Ragon Institute is a highly unique, innovative, and collaborative research centre at the forefront of biomedical science. Founded by Massachusetts General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard, the Ragon vision is bold: to harness the power of the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale. This vision is pursued and advanced every day by a group of highly motivated individuals.

The Ragon Institute, at every level, depends upon collaboration, compassion, dedication, and innovation. It is a results‑oriented organisation that seeks people who not only embrace these values but who thrive in teams and want to work in a dynamic environment.

The Kwon Laboratory ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the Ragon Institute has an opening for a highly motivated research technician to study microbial ecology and mucosal immune responses in the female genital tract and gut that impact human health. The person hired will work under the supervision of Prof. Kwon and the Kwon Lab Director of Sequencing and Data Generation conducting patient‑oriented translational research to develop new insights and therapeutic strategies to improve health outcomes globally.

Projects will advance novel therapeutic strategies and utilise samples from large, well‑characterised patient cohorts based in the US and sub‑Saharan Africa to understand how microbial communities shape mucosal immunity, epithelial barrier function, inflammation, and susceptibility to infection and their impact on HIV, pregnancy, fertility, and cervical cancer. The technician will support processing and sequencing clinical samples to contribute to studies integrating anaerobic microbiology, molecular biology, and cellular immunology approaches to define mechanisms driving health and disease…