Research Lab Technician 2 Gastroenterology

Job Description - Research Lab Technician 2 Gastroenterology (3298379)

Job Title: Research Lab Technician 2 Gastroenterology

Job ID: 3298379

Responsibilities:

1. Working independently, under general supervision, designs and executes experiments at a professional level in a laboratory focused on mucosal immunology research.
2. Identifies, establishes, and develops new techniques; modifies existing techniques as appropriate.
3. Collaborates with other members of the research team to give input on the development of design protocols.
4. Collects, documents, calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data for presentations and publications.
5. May orient, train, and supervise other lab members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Independently performs complex or novel experiments, including in vivo assays, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA/protein isolation and quantification, molecular biology techniques (Gel Electrophoresis, qPCR, Western blot, ELISA), tissue culture, microscopy, and various immunological assays.
2. Animal care and husbandry; assists with complex in vivo tumor and colitis models, tissue sample collection and preparation, and maintenance of animal colonies using database software.
3. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data; proficient with Excel and GraphPad Prism; experience with FloJo software is a plus.
4. Helps prepare presentations and manuscripts for publication.
5. Collaborates with lab members to establish new and modify existing research techniques.

Qualifications:

BS or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in a related research setting.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

1. Sound analytical and organizational skills.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
4. Ability to identify potential problems and troubleshoot solutions.
5. Demonstrated ability to analyze data statistically and present it logically.

Working Conditions:

The work environment will be in a standard research laboratory setting. Animal experimentation and husbandry are routinely performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

Primary Location

75 Francis St

Job

Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)

Schedule

Full-time, Standard Hours: 40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department: BWH Department Of Medicine