Job Description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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.

- Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing and preparing samples, conducting experiments, and recording and analyzing data.
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.
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.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

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)

The Research Fellow will support and conduct clinical research activities within a surgical department or surgical subspecialty program. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, clinical teams, and research staff to design, implement, and manage research studies aimed at improving surgical outcomes, patient care, and evidence-based practice. This role provides opportunities for scholarly development, academic publication, data analysis, and participation in multidisciplinary clinical research initiatives.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and coordination of prospective and retrospective clinical research studies in a surgical setting.
• Identify, recruit, and consent eligible patients according to approved study protocols and institutional guidelines.
• Collect, manage, and maintain accurate clinical and research data from electronic medical records, patient interviews, surgical databases, and case report forms.
• Perform data cleaning, statistical analysis, and interpretation of clinical research findings.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, book chapters, and grant-related materials for scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publications.
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, fellows, statisticians, and multidisciplinary research teams to advance ongoing projects.
• Participate in literature reviews, protocol development, and research methodology discussions.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory requirements governing human subjects research.
• Attend research meetings, surgical conferences, journal clubs, and departmental academic activities.
• Schedule and coordinate research meetings, team discussions, and project updates as needed with surgeons, research staff, collaborators, and study personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience

Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job will require performance of tasks that involve attending in the operating room and in the outpatient clinics ; understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; familiarity with MS Windows and computer use for data access and reporting; reporting hours worked via the semi-automatic time keeping system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires some pushing, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Onsite

243-245 Charles Street

20

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5At 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.

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.

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