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Job Summary
Summary
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.


Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures.


-Prepare and handle samples, reagents, and solutions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety guidelines.


-Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, conducting routine calibration and troubleshooting as needed.


-Record experimental data accurately and maintain organized records of procedures, protocols, and results.


-Compile and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.


-Assist in data interpretation and presentation, contributing to research findings and reports.

Qualifications

Job Description

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Prior laboratory experience, either through academic coursework, internships, or employment 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments used in research experiments.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and scientific software tools.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Rivera laboratory is part of the MGH Pathology Department and MGH Cancer Center and we are also affiliated with the Broad Institute. Our work is focused on using genomic technologies to identify and characterize abnormal gene regulation pathways that drive cancer cells and new approaches to modulate them. Our studies involve the integration of biochemistry, cell biology and genome-wide profiling of chromatin and transcriptional states (such as ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, Hi-ChIP and HiC). Using these approaches, our laboratory has uncovered gene regulation networks and new mechanisms of chromatin regulation in a variety of tumor types, including medulloblastoma (Boulay et al, Cancer Discovery 2017) and Ewing sarcoma (Riggi et al, Cancer Cell 2014; Boulay et al, Cell 2017). We have also developed new technologies to study chromatin states associated with repetitive elements and disordered proteins (Tak et al, Cell Genomics 2022; Xing et al, Nature Biotechnology 2023. Research technicians will join a collaborative group of scientists working on cutting edge research.


Work will be performed in the laboratory of Dr. Miguel Rivera (Molecular Pathology Unit, Charlestown Navy Yard Research Center)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$21 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade
5

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