Research Technician

1 week ago


Boston, United States Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Full time

**Research Technician**
- (3294600)

**GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT**:
Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with the research team to extract meaningful insights from complex genomic datasets, contributing to the interpretation of results, and employing bioinformatics tools for in-depth analysis. This role will provide a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in critical thinking about data, stay abreast of relevant scientific literature, and propose innovative computational directions within the field.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Bioinformatics data pre-processing (e.g., alignment of sequencing data)

2. Bioinformatics analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data

3. Quantitative single-cell image analysis

4. Scripting in Python or R

5. Machine learning as pertains understanding gene expression

6. Statistical analysis of experimental data

7. Organization of laboratory code

8. Maintenance of backup systems for laboratory data

9. Discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.

10. All other duties, as assigned.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Technician will be embedded in the Wolfram Goessling laboratory at the New Research Building (77 Avenue Louis Pasteur) in Boston, Massachusetts, located in the Harvard Longwood Medical Area. The laboratory has 7-12 other scientists at varying stages (technician, graduate student, postdoc) of training. The environment is collaborative and nurturing.

**SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED**:

- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and initiative to quickly learn new techniques and work independently
- Prior programming experience is required: Python experience preferred, or self-sufficiency in R
- Some machine learning experience is preferred
- Experience in version control
- Ability to perform and prioritize tasks
- Professionalism; good interpersonal and communication skills

**EDUCATION**:

- Bachelor's degree required with either a concentration in computer science, data science, or bioinformatics, biomedical engineering), or exceptional experience with programming and concentration in biomedical sciences (e.g, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics) or physical sciences (Mathematics, Physics).

**EXPERIENCE**:

- College level biology coursework or biomedical laboratory experience preferred
- Research experience with an outstanding academic record

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY** (if applicable):

- A Research Technician II may serve as a team leader to lab assistants and Research Technician I’s.

**EEO Statement**

**Primary Location** MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

**Work Locations** MGH Main Campus 55 Fruit Street Boston 02114

**Job** Technician/Technologist/Scientist

**Organization** Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

**Schedule** Full-time

**Standard Hours** 40

**Shift** Day Job

**Employee Status** Regular

**Recruiting Department** MGH Gastrointestinal Unit

**Job Posting** Jun 20, 2024


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