
Research Lab Tech I
Cambridge, MAFull-time$21–29.01/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Research Lab Tech I will support immunology research in the Batista laboratory, contributing to preclinical vaccine candidate development through work in murine models. The role involves experiments and assays, sample preparation, equipment maintenance, data analysis, and collaboration with research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff. Mammalian cell culture and animal handling or procedures are preferred.
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Full job description
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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 Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.
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
Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
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.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
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) We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join the Batista laboratory, an internationally recognized group at the forefront of immunology research. The laboratory integrates molecular biology, genome engineering, genetically engineered mouse models, and cellular immunology to investigate the fundamental mechanisms of B and T cell function and to advance the development of preclinical vaccine candidates combating infectious diseases.
To advance vaccine candidate development in preclinical murine models through in vivo immunogen characterization, the successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research involving development and characterization of genetically engineered mouse models, immune cell phenotyping, functional biochemical assays and antibody generation. The selected candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of research scientists, postdoctoral fellows and technical staff. Prior experience in mammalian cell culture, and with animal handling and procedure would be beneficial for the role and would be preferred.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
600 Main Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $21.00 - $29.01/Hourly
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:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,985 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21–29.01/hr
- Massachusetts median$23–29/hr44 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr960 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25.01/hr, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 63 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Massachusetts and 1,985 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Mass General Brigham (this employer)11 open
- UnitedHealth Group5 open
- VulcanForms5 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (848 postings).
- Education
- 279 of the 1,985 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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