Sahay Lab Research Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
185 Cambridge Street (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2025
The candidate is expected to independently carry out the daily activities of the laboratory with minimal supervision. Duties include: -Development of own scientific project, new experimental techniques and assays and familiarity with statistical analysis. -Mouse colony management and genotyping to maintain lab lines and lines for project. -Assisting lab personnel with routine experiments. -Documenting, compiling, and analyzing information obtained from laboratory experiments. -Systematic generation and maintenance of database/inventory of all lab supplies, plasmids, bacterial stocks, lab records and mouse colony. -Maintain compliance with safety, biohazard and radioactivity guidelines. -Communicates and coordinates with all lab members to ensure adherence to lab protocols. -Oversees purchasing, inventories and maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents and stock solutions. -Communicates with vendors regarding service contracts, maintenance and repairs. -Training of new lab members in various techniques. B.S./B.A. in Neuroscience, Cell Biology or Molecular Biology required. 1+ year research lab experience required. Prior experience with mice is essential. Must be highly motivated and organized, prudent in time management and capable of juggling multiple tasks and competing priorities. Must be very comfortable working with mice. Quick to learn new skills on the job and work independently. Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving/analytical skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast paced environment. Must be a team player. Critical thinking skills and attention to detail are required. Interested candidates should submit a CV, brief summary statement outlining qualifications, expertise and career goals, and 3 letters of reference sent by email to Dr. Amar Sahay. (sahay.amar@mgh.harvard.edu ) WE DO NOT OFFER SPONORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.