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
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.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No.
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.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Experience:
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and 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)
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities):
- Develops, optimizes, and implements experimental protocols, assay techniques, and research procedures.
- Designs, conducts, and analyzes complex in vitro and in vivo studies focused on autoimmunity, inflammation, and anti-tumor immunity.
- Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures and disease models.
- Maintains and manages large, complex mouse colonies, including breeding strategies, genotyping, colony expansion, and animal transfers.
- Synthesizes, interprets, and communicates experimental findings and research outcomes.
- Performs statistical analyses and provides recommendations for experimental design and data interpretation.
- Oversees laboratory operations, including purchasing, inventory management, material transfers, and equipment coordination.
- Ensures compliance with institutional, regulatory, and safety requirements, including IACUC, IRB, and EHS policies.
- Reviews, edits, and maintains animal use, biosafety, and regulatory protocols and amendments.
- Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$55,712 - $82,014.40/Annual
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
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.