Research Technologist at Partner's Healthcare in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
One position is open for a highly motivated Research Technologist I in the Batista Lab at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. The candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining mouse colonies with complex genetic backgrounds. Additionally, they will work closely with lab personnel to carry out mouse experiments, including immunizations and blood and tissue harvesting. Furthermore, the candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration between laboratory staff, veterinary staff, vivarium staff, and Transnetyx colony management personnel, ensuring prompt and diplomatic resolution of any arising issues. The successful candidate must be capable of performing various mouse procedures and immunocharacterization experiments, and they should possess highly organized, self-motivated, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for scientific growth, particularly in high throughput vaccine development, with access to cutting-edge facilities and a terrific work environment. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Will work in managing and maintaining mouse colonies with complex genetic backgrounds. - Will work in collaboration with lab personnel to perform mouse procedures, including adoptive transfers and infection/immunization studies. - Will play a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration between laboratory staff, veterinary staff, vivarium staff, and Transnetyx colony management personnel, ensuring prompt and diplomatic resolution of any arising issues. - Preparing and immunostaining of mouse tissues for flow cytometry and sorting - Responsible for general upkeep of animal handling areas and equipment - Perform basic design and modification of protocols. - Organize and summarize acquired data, using scientific and statistical techniques. - Organize and/or draft materialfor the preparation of research papers, manuscripts and other documents for publication and/or presentation. - Participate in the design of experiments or field work.



Qualifications


EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 4+ years of directly related mice work experience. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - In-house training for all specific procedures will be provided. - Enthusiasm and intellectual engagement in the experimental program are a major plus. - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. - Must communicate regularly and effectively with team members. - Ability to work independently and as a team member. - Ability to perform multiple tasks independently and to resolve technical problems. - Ability to interpret acceptability of data results. - Working knowledge of mouse colony management programs - Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


600 Main Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.



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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.