Research Technician - Charlestown, United States - Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

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Charlestown, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Research Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Position available to study muscular dystrophy and focuses on the cellular and molecular events associated with muscle dysfunction.

Individual will participate in all activities associated with the research lab, including, but not limited to, basic research in molecular and cell biology of muscle cell growth, differentiation, and regeneration; _in vivo_ imaging and therapeutic studies in mice; screening of transgenic and knockout mouse lines; mouse husbandry; biomarker discovery; general lab duties; lab meeting, journal club discussions, and seminars.

Individual will perform complex laboratory assignments, planning and conducting a complete project of limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position._
Prepares basic solutions and performs baselevel procedures as assigned (i.e. pipetting, cell and tissue culture, etc.)
Maintains 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 clinical 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

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

EEO Statement

Primary Location MA-Charlestown-MGH 13th Street

Work Locations MGH 13th Street 149 13th Street Charlestown 02129

Job Technician/Technologist/Scientist

Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule Full-time

Standard Hours 40

Shift Day Job

Employee Status Regular

Recruiting Department MGH Neurology Research

Job Posting May 9, 2024