
Senior Research Lab Tech, In Vivo Therapeutics
Job Description
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. Helps onboard new staff and train them in the lab.Essential Functions
Develop or have input into modifications of existing assay techniques, experimental protocols, or new procedures.
Synthesizes and interprets results.
Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
Performs statistical analysis and makes recommendations.
Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures.
Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to oversee the work of others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
Ability to prioritize tasks and set deadlines.
Strong database management and overall computer skills.
Functions with speed, precision and an understanding of theory behind tests and procedures.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Center for Computational & Integrative Biology (CCIB) is a multidisciplinary research center at MGH that brings together experimental biology, computational approaches and translational science. CCIB promotes rigorous, team‑based research through shared infrastructure, standardized practices and close coordination across research groups.
Why Join the Seed Lab at CCIB?
The Seed Lab is a collaborative research group within CCIB with a strong emphasis on translational research and drug discovery. The Seed Lab in vivo team plays a key role in supporting mouse‑based studies that generate high‑quality, reproducible data to inform therapeutic development.
Individuals working within the Seed Lab in vivo team collaborate closely with researchers and support staff within the Seed Lab and rely on trust, accountability and teamwork to ensure both scientific rigor and animal welfare.
About the Role
The Senior Research Lab Tech is an independent individual contributor who works under the direction of the Senior Research Specialist to carry out a broad range of technical research and experimental activities in support of the Therapeutics Program. The work has a large in vivo component including the development and use of mouse models in oncology and immunology, and the management of the mouse colony.
Must be able to work after regular hours/weekends on occasion
Must be able to work in a BL2 environment
Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal byproducts and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time
Experience in maintaining accurate mice colony records or databases
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$ - $82,014.40/Annual
Grade
6
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