Research Lab Tech I (Miyamoto's Lab) at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, 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
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician I in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) works as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for a range of activities detailed below.



Qualifications


The incumbent works as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for a range of activities including but not limited to:

• Isolation and analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from patient blood samples using microfluidic technologies.


• Molecular analysis of CTCs, tumors, and normal tissue samples using molecular biology and cellular biology techniques including RNA in situ hybridization, qPCR, droplet digital PCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing.


• Perform standard molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid purification, PCR, cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, and plasmid construction.


• Perform standard tissue culture and cell biology techniques including cell line maintenance, drug treatments, plasmid transfection, Western blotting, cell viability assays, and immunofluorescence microscopy.


• Perform bioinformatic analyses including differential gene expression profiling and genomic mutational landscape analysis of tumors.


• Order common laboratory reagents and general laboratory supplies.


• Participate in upkeep of the lab and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.


• Organize and accurately maintain written records of experimental procedures and data collection.


• Participate in weekly lab meetings.


• Assist in preparation of manuscripts resulting from data generated in research projects.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Laboratory research techniques (training will be provided)


• Attention to details in experimental techniques and record keeping


• Facility with computer software for data analysis


• Excellent organizational skills, working well under pressure


• Multi-tasking

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 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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