Research Technician

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Posted: 21-May-23

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: Unpaid

Categories:

Education/Training
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 3233516-3499_1684493706

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
We are seeking a bright and motivated individual for a Research Technician I position in the laboratory of Sarita Patil, M.D. in the Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases (CIID). The CIID is a multidisciplinary research center whose goal is to discover new mechanisms and molecular pathways in allergic, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
The main interest of the Patil lab is understanding the role of antigen-specific B cells and humoral immunity in allergic diseases. Our lab is mainly focused on human immunology, utilizing peripheral blood and human tissues from allergic subjects enrolled in various clinical trials, as well as non-allergic blood donors.
Our systems-based approach to study various aspects of the humoral system in depth involves a variety of research techniques, including the development of antigen-specific B cell tetramers, single-cell and bulk cell isolation, recombinant antibody production and isolation, cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry and cell sorting, next generation sequencing (RNAseq, BCRseq), protein mass spec, antibody characterization using biolayer inferometry, and effector cell assays. Our lab is highly collaborative, and members are engaged in a variety of projects across different institutions. We are looking for a research technician to play an interactive and integral role in these studies.
Candidates for this position should have a solid background in biology and a strong interest in immunology and molecular biology. This position would be ideal for those candidates interested in gaining significant experience in biomedical research and considering future graduate studies.
Duties will include:

• Molecular biological techniques, including DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, and antibody production and isolation
• Isolation, purification, culturing and cryopreservation of primary white blood cells from human samples
• Flow cytometry and cell sorting, including single-cell sorting
• Participation in general laboratory responsibilities, including ordering and organizing laboratory supplies and reagents, safety maintenance, and laboratory equipment maintenance
• Administration and management of patient sample repositories
• Writes and executes protocols of non-routine experiments
• Participation in collaborations

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree, with coursework in related fields such as Immunology, Molecular Biology and/or Biochemistry
• Previous laboratory experience is strongly preferred, even though required techniques will be taught upon joining the lab
• Proficiency with computer software, including Word, Power Point and Excel
• Must be reliable, organized, and able to work independently as well as with other members of the team and collaborators, and have good documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• committed and hard working
• Eager to learn new skills and approaches
• Close attention to detail

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions, founded by Massachusetts General Hospital in 1977, is an innovative and independent graduate school in Boston that is a member of Partners HealthCare. A progressive leader in developing comprehensive models of health care education, the MGH Institute prepares advanced practice professionals in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders through a distinctive combination of academic study, clinical practice, and research. More than 1,200 students are enrolled in graduate level and certificate programs, with an increasing number of courses available online. The Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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