Research Technician II

Duties and Responsibilities

Interact with patients undergoing a fertility or gynecologic related procedure at MassGeneral Brigham. Communicate with them about our biorepository and educate them on our research objectives. Obtain informed consent from these patients for tissue, blood, and/or other body fluid collection, along with clinical information. Coordinate blood (or other body fluids urine, ascites, etc.) and or tissue collection with clinicians, nurses, OR staff, radiology and or pathology personnel. Establish and maintain organoid lines derived from primary human tissue. Similarly, the individual should be able to establish primary derived xenografts from fresh or cryopreserved malignant tissue. Navigate and keep up to date our Women’s Health Directory and RedCap databases that store patient information, sample location, and distribution logs. Help prepare, submit and maintain IRB approval for our banking and research protocols. This involves submitting continuing reviews and amendments for any research updates. Research and collect basic study data related to assigned projects as directed through laboratory experiments and or medical record investigation as approved by the institutional review board. The individual will also help facilitate the experiments of Clinical Research Fellows, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Technicians and other research personnel. The individual will assist with gathering information needed for grant preparation and reporting, and must be proficient in basic computer skills, including word-processing, database and spreadsheet management, email, and internet. Meet weekly with the Principal Investigator to discuss results, plan and implement experiments, and discuss new areas of interest. Attend all applicable laboratory and general VCRB meetings. Maintain accurate, legible research e-notebooks. Analyze and post results in notebooks within 24 hours of completing the experiments. Perform statistical analysis of results; prepare graphs, figures, and posters for oral and written presentations. Instruct students, fellows, and other research personnel in routine laboratory techniques. Operate and maintain various moderately complex lab equipment related to research activities. Participate in VCRB, departmental and laboratory training, and educational events (e.g., chemical and biosafety training, animal care practices, etc.). Practice laboratory safety following MGB and VCRB guidelines. Interact constructively with all laboratory personnel of the Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology, the MGB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and MGB Cancer Center. Maintain a professional demeanor within the laboratory and when attending scientific functions or meetings. Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required: Proficient in or acquire the necessary skills to assist clinical and or post doctoral fellows in the initiation and or completion of their various research projects. The wet lab techniques required can include but are not limited to: preparation and maintenance of cell and organoid cultures, development of/or utilization of in situ and in vivo models, collection of fresh tissue, protein, lipid and nucleotide isolation and analyses (Northern, Western, EMSA, TLC, kinase assays etc.), flow cytometric analysis, molecular cloning, mutation analyses, site directed mutagenesis, CRISPR, RT-PCR, ELISA, genotyping, immunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization and navigation of basic NCBI sponsored gene and protein data bases and interpretation programs. Prior experience with mouse handling and mouse based experiments is preferred. Ability to interact professionally with patients both in the clinic and in the pre-op areas on their day of surgery. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clinicians, nurses, OR staff, radiology and or pathology personnel. PC and Mac competency is required Must have the ability to work semi-independently and display initiative and adapt to a flexible schedule. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills required Must be resourceful, self motivated, highly organized, have good time management skills, work cooperatively with others and be willing to learn new techniques. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 60 Blossom Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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