Research Lab Tech I NEUROLOGY RESEARCH Lemere Lab

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
60 Fenwood Road (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2025
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: - Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures. - Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines. - Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed. - Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures, protocols, and results. - Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods. - Assist in data interpretation and presentation, contributing to research findings and reports. Education: BA or BS in a biological/physical science required. Experience: Prior experience with mouse work strongly preferred. Skills and Abilities: Good organizational skills, detail oriented Sound degree of computer literacy Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to demonstrate professionalism We are seeking stability for at least 2 years (longer preferred) Working under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, the Research Lab Tech I conducts a variety of routine experiments in mice where methodologies are clearly established. The Research Lab Tech I calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using basic statistics and assists with mouse colony maintenance. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in mouse colony maintenance, including breeding mice, collecting samples for genotyping, and organizing genotyping results. Updates mouse database regularly. Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine assays including biochemical and pathological analysis of mouse brain. Assists with mouse experimentation including performing injections and assisting with behavioral testing. Records data, summarizes, and analyzes results using basic statistics. Orders and maintains supply inventory in accordance with departmental procedures. Participates in lab safety oversight and chemical inventory. Discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor. All other duties, as assigned. Working Conditions: Requires working with mice. No heavy lifting or long-term standing. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.