Research Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

A research technician position is available in the Anderson Group (http://wellman.massgeneral.org/faculty-anderson-pi.htm) at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. Research will focus on developing a new technology for controlling heat transfer at the skin surface. Candidates with a background in materials science or engineering are preferred, but anyone with a curious mind and desire to help develop new technology is welcome to apply. This position is available for a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned
• Maintains laboratory notebook
• Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
• Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team
• Desire and commitment to participate in translational research projects
• Experience and expertise with materials science or engineering is preferred but not required.
• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduates with some lab experience (via course work, internships, etc.) or those without any prior research experience will be considered.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.