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Research Lab Tech II
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 149 13th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 14, 2025 | |
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Summary
Excellent record keeping skills are an absolute requirement. Detailed accounting of planning, execution, and analysis of experiments is mandatory. Applicant should have the fundamental skills necessary to plan, execute, and analyze experiments in a semi-independent manner. Additionally, the applicant will refine these skills while developing the ability to anticipate potential pitfalls and complications and minimize their contribution or to overcome them once they appear. It is expected that the position will require analysis of diverse sets of information and data to form a cohesive and thoughtful hypothesis and then generating a series of experiments to drive the project forward. Fundamental to testing these hypotheses is learning how to interpret data and troubleshoot experiments. Also essential is the preparation of presentations and reports to provide a platform to summarize experimental accomplishments and learning experiences. Experienced technicians with techniques including but not limited to Flow Cytometry, Western blot analysis, PCR, and cell line culture are preferred. Animal handling, husbandry, mice dissection, and primary cell isolation experience are highly preferred but not required. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions 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. Education Experience - Competency with FloJo and PRISM. - Highly organized and methodical. - Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions. - Effective written and oral communication skills. - Able to work constructively in team settings. Physical Requirements 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. | |