Research Lab Tech II

remote typeHybrid

locationsBoston-MA

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idRQ

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator the Research Technician will provide laboratory preclinical and clinical translational research assistance for optical imaging projects related to the detection, diagnosis and surgery of various diseases including cancer, neuropathology and cardiac disease within the OHNS laboratories of Mass Eye and Ear. The position is based in the Mass Eye and Ear Research space at SERI, 50 Staniford Street, Boston, under the supervision of Dr. Anand Kumar. The position will offer an opportunity to participate in cutting edge research in optical and multi-modal imaging in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators at Mass Eye and Ear and in several clinical departments within the hospital. The RT will work independently under the general direction of the PI to coordinate human and animal research studies and assist in data analysis and research reporting. On the clinical research side, the RT will be responsible for research subject pre-screening, scheduling, enrollment, and execution of measurements. Further, he/she will help prepare and maintain human subject research (IRB) protocols and associated documentation. A major component of the position is performing data analysis, and also performing laboratory-based measurements for instrument validation and testing as well as small animal fluorescence tomography applications. The RT will also have an opportunity to help the PI and other members of the team with developing new data processing and analysis methods. Assist in the execution of measurements in both a laboratory and clinical setting Assist in the building and testing of novel research instruments Conduct data analysis and processing using a variety of processing tools, generally implemented inthe MATLAB environment Co-ordinate recruitment and clinical measurements in conjunction with clinical collaborators. This includes communicating with study subjects. Maintain research data, patient files, regulatory binders and study databases Prepare reports and presentations Participate in preparing manuscripts for publication. Prepare IRB submissions and amendments and help maintaining documentation for the IRB Collecting and maintain subject information database Proof-reading and editing of manuscripts and grant applications The position working at a computer, performing laboratory measurements with animals, participating in human subject interaction and taking measurements both at the Mass Eye and Ear and in other areas of the hospital, including in operating room environments. Flexible working hours are occasionally required due to limitations of accessing research instrumentation in clinical areas (generally in the evenings, but, in rare occasions, on the weekends as well).
Required: Bachelor of Science Degree. At least one year of directly related experience post-Bachelor's Degree.
Qualifications

Required: Bachelor of Science Degree. At least one year of directly related experience post-Bachelor's Degree. Prior programming experience is strongly preferred, prior experience with MATLAB is a plus; note that a data analysis exercise in Matlab or another language of the candidate's choice will be included as part of the interview process An engineering or physical science background is preferred, but candidates with a background in biology chemistry or medicine who have an interest in transitioning to biomedical engineering a re encouraged to apply Ability to make independent effective decisions The ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of an integrated research team Excellent judgment and ability to interpret information and protocol requirements Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills Detail oriented, creative, able to maintain accurate records High degree of professionalism, ability to interact with study subject and clinical collaborators Capable of handling confidential information with discretion Able to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadline

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description
Remote Type

Hybrid
Work Location

243-245 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours

40
Employee Type

Regular
Work Shift

Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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