<p>Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The person will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and, in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conduct a variety of routine experiments. This position is focused on testing therapies in mice and zebrafish and understanding the mechanism of their action in improving skeletal muscle function.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>The person will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and, by established hospital policies and procedures, conduct various routine experiments. This position is focused on developing therapeutic treatments for myopathies through small-molecule screening in zebrafish and testing gene therapy in mice.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Common laboratory activities include molecular biology for cloning, western blotting, RNA and protein analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Screening small molecules in zebrafish models and mammalian cellular and animal models</p> </li><li> <p>Record data, summarize, and analyze results using basic statistics.</p> </li><li> <p>Discusses progress of work regularly with the supervisor.</p> </li><li> <p>All other duties, as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Additional Job Details (if applicable)</p> <ul> <li>B.S. in biological/physical science is required. </li></ul> <p>Motivated candidates with relevant course or project work. Previous experience with small molecule screening in zebrafish, mice work and data analysis is required.</p> <ul> <li>Good organizational skills, detail-oriented. </li><li>Sound degree of computer literacy. </li><li>Ability to methodically record data and analyze data using basic statistics. </li><li>Ability to perform a variety of routine tests and prioritize work. </li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate professionalism. </li></ul> <p>Remote Type</p> <p>Onsite</p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>77 Avenue Louis Pasteur</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Employee Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.</p> <p>Mass General Brigham Competency Framework</p> <p>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.</p>