Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Wheeler Lab

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Wheeler Lab
Research Technician I - Center for Genomic Medicine - Wheeler Lab
Apply remote type: Onsite
Location: Boston-MA
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job requisition id: RQ4017459
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a diverse team of professionals to advance its mission, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and technical staff. We support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, aiming to provide exceptional healthcare. We believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking discoveries and invite applicants to join us in this mission.
Job Summary
The Wheeler Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital studies human diseases caused by expanded microsatellite repeats, focusing on Huntington's disease (HD). We seek a motivated candidate to support ongoing projects involving molecular biology, work with mice, histology, and mammalian cell culture. The ideal candidate is driven, team-oriented, organized, and possesses strong interpersonal and computational skills. Experience in molecular biology or with mice is a plus.
Responsibilities

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• Prepare solutions and perform basic procedures (pipetting, cell and tissue culture)
  
• Maintain laboratory notebooks
  
• Apply scientific techniques and analyze results
  
• Set up and perform routine experiments
  
• Prepare reagents, chemicals, and maintain equipment
  
• Conduct literature searches
  
• Assist with publications or presentations
  
• Maintain and order supplies
  
  Qualifications
  Education: Bachelor's degree required.
  Experience: Recent graduates or individuals with some lab experience are eligible.
  Skills/Abilities
  
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  • Ability to work independently and in a team
    
  • Good communication skills
    
  • Computer literacy
    
  • Knowledge of clinical research protocols
    
  • Multitasking ability
    
    Additional Details
    Location: 185 Cambridge Street
    Hours: 40 per week
    Employee type: Regular
    Work shift: Day shift (U.S.)
    Equal Opportunity Statement: The General Hospital Corporation is committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities.
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