Senior Research Lab Technician

About the role

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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

Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit. Helps onboard new staff and train them in the lab.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Develop or have input into modifications of existing assay techniques, experimental protocols, or new procedures.
• Synthesizes and interprets results.
• Prepares written and/or verbal status reports.
• Performs statistical analysis and makes recommendations.
• Independently performs non-routine, highly specialized experimental procedures.
• Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
• A coverletter, including experience with proficiency in rodent survival surgery required

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
• Yes
• Licenses and Credentials
• Experience

Proficiency in rodent survival surgery experience preferred

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)

• Summary The Pojoga Laboratory seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician with advanced rodent procedure skills to support cardiovascular and cardiometabolic research.
• The successful candidate will perform technically complex procedures independently and contribute to the training and onboarding of new lab members.
• This role requires schedule flexibility, including occasional early morning starts and weekend coverage during active study phases.
• As an exempt, salaried position, compensatory time is arranged directly with the PI.

• Remote Type
• Onsite
• Work Location
• 221 Longwood Avenue
• 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.