Research Lab Tech II NEUROLOGY KL
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 60 Fenwood Road (Show on map) | |
 Nov 20, 2025 | |
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Summary
The position is for a TRA2 in the Kuchroo Lab at the Department of Neurology, BWH. Working very independently, under very general supervision, executes protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. May identify new techniques. Develops modification of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, gives input to the development of design protocols. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using statistical techniques. May be responsible for orienting and training new staff. This position involves extensive training at the initial stage, and hence requires a two-year commitment minimum. The person in the role will carry out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluate conclusions and have considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; and will typically supervise technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments, playing an integral role in wet laboratory techniques, including tissue harvesting, cell andmicrobial culture, and molecular biology methodologies. -Animal husbandry experience, specifically breeding mouse strains, weanings, crosses, genotyping, cryopreservation, exporting mice and importing mice fromoutside collaborators. -Experiments may include specific assays, tissue culture, PCR analyzing in vitro experiments and in vivo disease models (EAE, colitis, tumor models). -Calculate, transcribes and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques. -Maintains long-term tissue cultures of human and mouse cell lines and monitors cells for viability and contamination. -Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication. -In collaboration with PI or Research Manager, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques. -Coordinates schedule of tests and procedures, contributing to the generation of protocols and documents. -Coordinates lab activities such as infection control, radiation safety, and bio-safety activities. -Prepares, orders and maintains stock of necessary lab reagents, solutions and supplies. -Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. -Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. -Executes protocols of non-routine experiments. -Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology. -Performs basic design and modification of protocols. -Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data. -Prepares and presents reports. -Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and Statistical Techniques. -Participates in the design of experiments or field work. -All other duties as assigned. Education -Must have at least one-year experience in a directly related research setting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -High degree of computer literacy. -Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. | |