Research Lab Tech

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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.

Job Summary

Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit.

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?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Previous Research Lab Experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.
• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

A part-time (25%, 10h/week) Research Tech II position is available in the Heart and Vascular Institute in the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the laboratory of Dr. Wolfram Poller. Working at the crossroads of neuroscience, immunology, and cardiology, the Poller Lab aims at understanding how different brain regions control and are controlled by the immune and cardiovascular systems. The Poller Lab translates mouse findings into specific brain center manipulations in humans using virtual reality (VR) applications and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to help shape the course of cardiovascular disease treatment. As an interventional cardiologist in the MGH cardiac catheterization laboratory, Dr. Poller’s research investigations span the range of basic science research to translational research applications. We welcome applications from highly motivated and independent individuals interested in joining our team to pursue multidisciplinary approaches to understand how our brain controls our immune system and cardiovascular health. The Poller Lab is located in the Richard B. Simches Research Center at the MGH main campus in downtown Boston.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

185 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

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Grade

6

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