• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4020245
  Site: The General Hospital Corporation

  
  

  Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

  
  

  This position will provide support to ongoing activities in the laboratories of the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center on the 5th floor of the MGH East Research Center, 149 13th Street, Charlestown, MA. The research technician will work with laboratory investigators and the VIC administrator under the direct supervision of the VIC Director to carry out assigned functions related to laboratory operations and research projects in the field of cancer immunology. In addition to bench in vitro and in vivo animal model experiments as assigned, research activities may include statistical and computational analysis of high-dimensional data sets.

  
  

  Job Summary

  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.

  
  

  Qualifications

  Education
  Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
  
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  No
  
  Licenses and Credentials
  None.

  
  Experience
  Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  - Competency with Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint.

  - 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.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Physical Requirements

  Standing Frequently (34-66%)

  Walking Frequently (34-66%)

  Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

  Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

  Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

  Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

  Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

  Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

  Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

  Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

  Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

  Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

  Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

  Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

  Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

  Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

  Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

  Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

  Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

  Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

  Talking Constantly (67-100%)

  Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

  
  

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  40

  
  

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  

  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.

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