Research Lab Tech I DOM Channing
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 221 Longwood Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary GENERAL SUMMARY:We are currently recruiting for: one - full time, Technical Research Assistant - Level I (entry level) candidate to join our team! Will Train. Perform laboratory work and office duties associated with the Channing/Harvard Cohorts Biorepository (CHCB). Mass General Brigham's CHCB houses some of the largest, most intensively studied, longitudinal cohorts in the World and houses the Nurses' Health Study (I and II), the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, Growing Up Today Study, and the Physician's Health Study I - over 3 million research biospecimens - that distributes thousands of biospecimens for research annually. Qualifications Principle Duties: No Direct Patient Care Under the direction of the Senior Laboratory and Biobank Manager: Distribution:As part of a team, execute the production and distribution of projects by preparing the necessary computer files; retrieving biospecimens from Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)freezers; printing labels; aliquoting; adding quality control samples (QCs); double checking the project; creating of ship lists; arranging for local deliveries or shipments via courier; placing the remaining samples in permanent storage and updating the electronic records; and record all the details of eachproject. Collections:Assist Collection Laboratory Manager, when needed in creation of kits; processing incoming biospecimen collections via standard operating protocols (SOPs);entering specimens and questionnarire data into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); perform testing for quality control testing (QCT) to confirm storgage locations. Data Recordation: Incumbent will be trained on how to use the LIMS and UNIX System and assist upper management, regularly, by discussing the process, improvement needs, and workflow. Infrastructure: As part of a team, incumbent will be involved in semi-weekly monitoring and upkeep of the: freezer health of liquid nitrogen and -80 C freezers; external bulk tank; and Dewar replacements. Consolidate and update samples in the freezers.Assist in organization of temporary storage: quality controls, and drift pools. Emergency Responder: In very rare cases, incumbent is expected to assist the team when a freezer emergency occurs. May be asked to come in during the evening or on a weekend for a few hours to assist in urgent transfer of biospecimens, additional generous compensation for an events. General:As needed, incumbent will be required to contribute to other general activities such as proofreading, contributing, and/or writing SOPs; organization and inventory of supplies; and presenting items to be ordered. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Not Applicable. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work takes place in both an office, laboratory, and freezer farm settings.Frequent exposure to LN2freezers, housed in strictly monitored air ventilation rooms.Walking between the three sites (221 Longwood, 181 Longwood, and 667 Huntington Avenue is required throughout the year. Exposure to human biological specimen and LN2occurs daily. Occasional trips to area hospitals, universities, and companies are required to meet with collaborating investigators and/or to deliver samples. Infrequently, the candidate may be asked to respond to assist the staff with freezer emergency (done as a group), if a freezer is in failure. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:Not Applicable QUALIFICATIONS:
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Additional Job Details (if applicable) PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB Activity Outdoor weather conditions: 5 % of the time per month, to deliver projects to labs Extreme cold (non-weather): 25 % of the time Exposure to blood borne pathogens: 50% of the time Dust or other irritants: 50% of the time Infectious / contagious disease: 50% of the time Cleaning agents/chemicals: 10% of the time Hot equipment: 1% of the time Noisy equipment: 10% of the time Humid or wet conditions (non -weather): 10% of the time Other LN2: LIQUID NITROGEN: 25-50% of the time Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job Number of pounds Up to 10 pounds: Lift 25-50% of the time/Carry 25-50% of the time Up to 25 pounds: Lift 25-50% of the time/Carry 25-50% of the time Push/Pull Requirements of this job: Number of pounds Up to 10 pounds: 25-50% of the time Up to 25 pounds: 25-50% of the time Up to 50 pounds: 1-25% of the time Up to 100 pounds: 1-25% of the time Over 100 pounds: 1-25% of the time Physical Activity requirements of this job: Stand: 1-25% of the time Walk: 1-25% of the time Sit: 25-50% of the time Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch: Over 75% of the time Move / rotate / bend wrist(s): 50-75% of the time Type / use keyboard or other data entry device: 50-75% of the time Reach with hands & arms: 50-75% of the time Climb stairs: 1-25% of the time Climb ladder or other equipment: 1-25% of the time Balance: over 75% of the time Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl: 1-25% of the time Speak: 50-75% of the time Hear: over 75% of the time Vision Requirements of this job: Close vision: Required Distance vision: Required Color vision: Required Peripheral vision: Required Depth perception: Required Ability to adjust focus: Required Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety glasses, Lab Coat, Face Shield, Ear Plugs (during sonication), surgical mask (during COVID-19), latex or nitrile gloves, and Cryo-gloves when needed. Level of noise typical in this work environment: Moderate Remote Type Work Location Scheduled Weekly Hours Employee Type Work Shift Pay Range $21.00 - /Grade 5 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. | |