Research Lab Tech I - Auditory Stimulation Research
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.
Essential Functions
- Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.
- Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
- Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures, protocols, and results.
- Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
- Assist in data interpretation and presentation, contributing to research findings and reports.
Additional Job Details
The Lee Lab at Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School seeks a bright and motivated individual for a Research Lab Tech position. The research will focus on novel modes of auditory stimulation with an array of auditory prostheses, including cochlea implants and auditory brainstem implants using electrical, magnetic and optogenetic stimulation.
Responsibilities will include a wide range of intricate in-vivo surgeries using transgenic mouse strains and guinea pigs including sterotaxic injection, auditory brainstem implantation, cochlea implantation, middle ear and inner ear injections, as well as maintaining animal colonies, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, data analyses and contributions to clinical reviews.
Prior research experience is strongly preferred. This position is ideal for someone interested in otolaryngology research or medical school. You will work on a team with physician-scientists, residents, medical and graduate students, and will have opportunities for shadowing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required (experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree)
- Prior laboratory experience through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.