Research Technician II
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 185 Cambridge Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 12, 2026 | |
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The successful candidate will oversee the Massachusetts General Hospital Simches Zebrafish Facility. They will interface with laboratory members and Principal Investigators that use the facility and are responsible for the care of the zebrafish and maintenance of the facility.
Duties: * Will oversee and maintain the zebrafish facility * Responsible for zebrafish care, feeding, health and husbandry * Maintain a continuous culture of Rotifers and Paramecium * Adhere to health and safety IACUC, as well as AAALAC standards and inspections. * Work includes cleaning, ordering supplies, and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure * Maintain excel database of all the fish tanks and racks. * Assists in performing laboratory tests, in interacting with Veterinarians, and in Investigator and Technician training in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act. Summary Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Executes protocols of non-routine experiments. -Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology. -Performs basic design and modification of protocols. -Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data. -Prepares and presents reports. -Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and Statistical Techniques. Education The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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. | |