The Slaugenhaupt and Morini Laboratory at the Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join our team. Our primary focus is on identifying innovative therapeutic approaches for Familial Dysautonomia (FD), a rare neurodegenerative disease.

We are looking for a results-driven, team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your role will involve conducting bench experiments, and therefore, you must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills. A background or interest in neuroscience, drug development, and/or human genetics is essential. This position requires working with mouse model of FD. The research will primarily involve running efficacy trials in mice, complemented by molecular biology assays.

Furthermore, effective communication skills are crucial for this role. You should be able to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with project teams, colleagues, and management to identify and achieve research objectives. Interpersonal skills will play a key role achieving success in our research endeavors.

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

• Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned (i.e. - pipetting, cell and tissue culture, etc.)
• Maintains laboratory notebook
• Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
• Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed
• Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment
• May perform independent literature searches
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
• Maintains and orders supplies

A Research Technician II performs the duties of a Research Technician I (above) and may also:

• Execute protocols of non-routine experiments
• Assist the PI(s) 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 draft material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts and other documents for publication and/or presentation.
• Participate in the design of experiments or field work.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently

The Research Technician II should also possess:

• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical problems
• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
• Working knowledge of data management programs
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies

Bachelor's degree required.

New graduates with some lab experience (via course work, internships, etc.) or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Technician I position outlined above.

Those with a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience will be considered for a Research Technician II position.

A Research Technician II may serve as a team leader to lab assistants and Research Technician I's.

Massachusetts General Hospital 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.