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New budgeted research role

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Develops or provides 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.

In vivo Research Support - 80%

Collaborate closely with lab members to generate high-quality data for publications, grant proposals, and presentations.

Assist in the design and execution of experiments related to peripheral nervous system and peripheral cancers

Perform precise dissections of peripheral nerve tissues from animal models

Assist in advanced microscopy imaging, including confocal and fluorescence microscopy, and take ownership of image acquisition, processing, and quantitative analysis.

Perform mouse in vivo animal procedures, including dosing animals by various routes (e.g. oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal, etc.), measuring tumors by calipers, non-invasive imaging (bioluminescent imaging) and breeding of genetically engineered mouse models.

Optimize and troubleshoot immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization protocols.

Mentor and train new lab members and junior staff in specialized techniques such as mouse handling, genotyping, and experimental design.

Cell Culture - 10%

Differentiate, expand, and maintain multiple iPSC lines, ensuring cell quality and reproducibility across experiments.

Perform advanced mammalian cell culture techniques, including routine maintenance, transfection, and differentiation of various cell lines.

Develop and maintain primary cultures from animal tissue, including neurons and glial cells.

Lab Upkeep - 10%

Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment, ensuring proper storage of reagents, cells, and samples.

Manage laboratory inventories, including ordering reagents and maintaining stock levels of commonly used consumables.

Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on critical lab equipment, such as microscopes, centrifuges, and PCR machines.

Assist in ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety, animal care, and chemical safety regulations.

Help maintain accurate lab documentation, including protocols, experimental records, and safety data sheets.

Qualifications

Education : MSc preferred, bachelor's degree in biology or related major required. 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience outside coursework required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement :

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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