Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Technician to join the Blum Lab at the Krantz Family Center for Cancer Research in Boston, MA. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking cancer immunology research, collaborate with world-class investigators, and advance your scientific career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Job Position: Research Technician
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Onsite at 80 Blossom Street)
- Job ID: RQ4033863
About the Company
Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit healthcare system that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. With a mission to advance medicine and improve lives, the organization relies on the expertise of doctors, nurses, researchers, and specialists across disciplines. At Mass General Brigham, collaboration and innovation drive medical breakthroughs, while high-performing teams deliver exceptional care to patients and communities.
Job Description
The Research Technician will join the Blum Lab at the MGH Krantz Family Center for Cancer Research, focusing on immunotherapy strategies for solid tumors. This position offers opportunities to develop and perform advanced experimental procedures, analyze results, and contribute to scientific publications. Candidates will work in biosafety level 1–2+ labs and collaborate with clinicians, fellows, and researchers across Boston’s biomedical ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and perform bench-level experiments in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
- Lead small independent research projects.
- Conduct experiments including:
- Isolation and purification of primary cells.
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- Flow cytometry and cell sorting.
- Ex vivo and in vitro functional assays.
- Fluorescence microscopy and image analysis.
- Genetic and mRNA-based cellular perturbations.
- Single-cell genomics and spatial transcriptomics.
- Molecular cloning, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR.
- Analyze, document, and interpret experimental results.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and manage samples, reagents, and equipment.
- Participate in lab meetings, assist with general lab operations, and contribute to collaborative research discussions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field (required).
- Master’s degree preferred with >1 year of lab experience, or Bachelor’s with >2 years of research experience.
- Strong foundation in laboratory techniques and data analysis.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred but not required: bioinformatics exposure (Python, R), project management, or programming experience.
Keywords: Research Technician, Boston, MA, Biology, Biochemistry, Immunotherapy, Lab Techniques, Job Postings.
