Research Lab Tech II NEUROLOGY nl

Mass General Brigham Research Position

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.

Job Summary

In the Department of Neurology, ARCND - Nuber laboratory, under the general direction of the supervisor, supports laboratory research. Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and breeds commonly used transgenic and knockout mouse lines (uses Transnetyx or PCR for mouse genotyping)
• Conducts in vivo experiments, including behavioral assays and routine mouse handling procedures (intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections)
• Performs euthanasia, brain extractions, and downstream molecular analyses such as RNA or protein extraction, Western blotting assays, ELISA
• Perfuses mice for brain fixation, sectioned brain and performed histology
• Supports basic cell culture activities as needed (preferred but not required)
• Manages laboratory operations, including pipette calibration, chemical inventory updates, waste and drug disposal, and biosafety compliance for reagents and buffers and updates on the laboratory protocols
• Trains and onboards new laboratory personnel in established experimental techniques and protocols
• Coordinates daily experimental schedules to ensure efficient workflow and resource use
• Manages data collection and analysis, including recording, tabulation, graph generation, and basic statistical analysis under supervision; regularly reported progress to the supervisor
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support laboratory research objectives
• Executes protocols of non-routine experiments
• Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology
• Performs basic design and modification of protocols
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data
• Prepares and presents reports
• Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and statistical techniques
• Participates in the design of experiments or field work
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes. Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required. Enrolled in an undergraduate program. Completed college. Excellent oral communication skills required. Ability to take initiative and work both independently and team-oriented. Previous experience working in the laboratory and with rodents required. We are seeking stability for 2 years.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems. Ability to interpret acceptability of data results. Strong computer skills. Demonstrates competence in research techniques and methodologies.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.