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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

General Summary/Overview Statement
Under the supervision of Principal Investigators/Directors and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, the Technical Research Assistant I will perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures, record tests, assist in laboratory management and safety, ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, and maintain equipment in working order.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Under supervision, the candidate will perform cell cultures, extraction of DNA, RNA, and proteins, RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell sorting, and FACS. She/he will conduct a variety of state-of-the-art methods, including bulk proteomic and transcriptomic analyses and single-cell RNA sequencing (e.g., sample preparations) following established protocols and methodologies.
The candidate will assist in the maintaining samples, equipment, and supplies in histology and proteomics labs, and may be involved in maintenance of mouse colonies and various in vivo experiments. She/he will maintain accurate records of methodologies and findings in a lab notebook, identify and report unusual findings to supervisors. She/he will ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and participate in local hospital safety surveys and procedures, including radiation surveys and chemical inventories.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in biological science preferred.

Skills and Abilities Required

The candidate must have experience in wet laboratory techniques, including micro-pipetting, dilution, cell culture, RT-PCR, Western blotting, and ELISA.  She/he must have a sound understanding of laboratory policies, hospital, state, and federal regulations, experimental procedures and sterile techniques, and the ability to perform experiments independently under minimal supervision. She/he must possess strong organizational skills, good manual dexterity, and an understanding of cross-cultural differences.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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.