Graduate Research Assistant

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite applicants to join us.

About the role

This position is for a currently enrolled graduate student in medicine, biological sciences, or a related field, working in a research lab focused on transplantation immunology. The research is conducted independently under the supervision of the principal investigator and may partially fulfill degree requirements. The role prepares the incumbent to work fully independently at the department level and conduct original research in the future.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments and modifies techniques as necessary to meet research and/or experimental needs.
• Collects and records study data and maintains laboratory notebooks.
• Designs, executes research projects, and participates in large animal experiments and laboratory research.
• Synthesizes and interprets experimental data and performs data analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
• In collaboration with the PIs, drafts manuscripts and serves as a co-author on journal publications and presentations at professional conferences and scientific meetings.
• Interprets results, develops new investigative techniques, and, in collaboration with the PI, determines the most appropriate research direction.
• Participates and presents in lab meetings and research seminars.
• Provides functional guidance to technical and animal care personnel involved in projects.
• Works safely within the laboratory environment and wears personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (required).
• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program (required).
• 0-1 year of relevant experience.

Skills

• Capable of performing and interpreting assay data related to the specific research lab.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work carefully, accurately, and consistently with instruction or protocol.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet searches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work safely and properly use protective equipment.

Pay

$20.16 - $29.01/hourly.

Schedule

• Onsite at 60 Fenwood Road.
• Day shift.
• 40 scheduled weekly hours.
• Regular employee type.