Research Lab Tech I (van Galen Lab), Hematology

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

The van Galen lab invites applicants for a research lab technician position.

Duties include preparing basic solutions and performing base-level procedures as assigned (i.e. pipetting, cell and tissue culture etc.); setting up and performing a variety of routine tests and experiments following established methodologies; analyzing results, and may begin interpretation of results; preparing and maintaining tissue cultures; preparing lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment; assisting with organizing materials for publication or presentation; and, maintaining and ordering supplies. Four-year degree required.

 

Duties

• Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned (i.e. pipetting, cell and tissue culture etc.)
• Sets up and performs a variety of routine tests and experimentsfollowing established methodologies
• Conducts analysis of results, and may begin interpretation of results
• Prepares and maintains tissue cultures
• Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment
• May perform independent literature searches
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
• Maintains and orders supplies
• May assist with the following:
  • Execute protocols of non-routine experiments
  • Assist PI with determining the most suitable methodology
  • Perform basic design and modification of protocols
  • Calculate, transcribe and analyze data
  • Prepare and present reports
  • Organize and summarize acquired data, using scientific and statistical techniques
  • Organize and/or drafts material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, or other documents for publication and/or presentation
  • Participate in the design of experiments or field work

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related science
• 0-1 yrs of experience. Some lab experience strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Ability to work as a team member
• Good interpersonal/communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks with some direction
• Ability to methodically record data and to analyze data using statistics
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to perform routine tests and to prioritize work
• Understanding of molarity and other relevant formulas
• • Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
  • Working knowledge of data management programs
  • Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies
  • Experience with mouse handling

 

Additional Job Description

 

Hybrid

 

45 Francis Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.16 - $29.01/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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