Brigham and Women's Hospital · 3 hours ago
Research Lab Tech I Endocrinology
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.16/hr - $29.01/hrBrigham and Women's Hospital is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Research Lab Tech I will execute specialized experimental procedures, work with research animals, and perform advanced data analyses while coordinating laboratory activities and training new staff.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Under the Supervision of Principal Investigator, designs and performs research laboratory experiments in the field of cardiovascular endocrinology, including: Animal studies using rodent (rats and mice) colonies, including blood pressure measurements by tail cuff and telemetry
Performs handling of rodents (e.g., mass, food consumption, urine collection) Preparation and maintenance of cell cultures
Preparation and analysis of DNA, RNA, and mRNA Isolation and analysis of proteins including electrophoresis, transfections, etc
Isolate and collect tissues relevant to the phenotype being studied (e.g. heart, kidneys, conductance/resistance arteries, adrenal glands, etc.)
Separate Zona Glomerulosa and Zona Fasciculata cells from the collected adrenals, and perform adrenal cell stimulation experiments
Measure analytes in animal serum/plasma (e.g. hormones, cations, etc.) Record data, analyzes and summarizes results
Utilizes computer spread sheets and graphics to prepare data plots and figures
Prepares and maintain laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment
Maintain supplies and inventory, and maintain established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
Assist in the training of new lab members
Discusses program, regularly with Principal Investigator
Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed
Qualification
Required
BS in biological/physical science
Computer skills (intermediate level) including word processing and spreadsheet applications required
Must be extremely organized and capable of working under pressure
Must be proficient in basic laboratory procedures: Westerns, RT-PCR, immunoassays
Be flexible to adjust schedule in accordance with the needs of the department
Ability to identify potential or on-going problems and help develop solutions to such problems
Must have the ability to work independently
Must possess initiative
Must possess good interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, research investigators, other hospital personnel, and external contacts
Must be able to work with animals - rodents
Must show a desire to learn new techniques, disease-related approaches, etc
Preferred
Experience performing surgeries in animals is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.15MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable TrustMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-06-21Grant
2022-06-30Grant· $16M
2021-01-08Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Caroline Fox
Associate Professor (Part Time), Medicine
David Silbersweig
Chairman Emeritus
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