Senior Research Laboratory Technician

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Clinical Microbiology Laboratory is seeking a Senior Research Laboratory Technician to support the development, optimization, and execution of high complexity molecular assays in support of clinical diagnostic development and deployment, translational research, and public health pathogen genomic surveillance.

The position will contribute to a collaborative program with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) and will work closely with research groups in the Division of Infectious Diseases at MGH. Core activities include developing and deploying cutting edge and novel approaches for: nucleic acid isolation from human clinical specimens; digital PCR and quantitative PCR assay development; next generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation and sequencing; target enrichment (hybrid capture) with NGS; and automation of the above technologies.

The Senior Research Laboratory Technician will work independently with appropriate supervision from Dr. Turbett and investigators in the Division of Infectious Diseases, with an emphasis on rigorous documentation, contamination control, quality control (QC), and troubleshooting.

All testing performed in this role is for research and/or surveillance purposes (non-clinical reporting); clinical technician certification is not required.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

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)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$55,712.04 - $82,014.40/Annual

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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.

Skills

Assay Development, Assays, Automation, Candidate Pipeline, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Database Administration, Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (Digital PCR), Documentation, Drug Development, Establish Priorities, Genomics, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory, Leadership, Microbiology, Needs Assessment, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Nonprofit, Nucleic Acid, Nursing, Pathogens, Patient Care, Public Health, Quality Control, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research Laboratory, Surveillance, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Research, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Translational Research

About the Company

Brigham and Women's Hospital