Research Specialist

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
40r Blossom Street (Show on map)
May 02, 2026
Summary Functioning independently and under the direction of the principal investigator, performs high-level, complex scientific research experiments. On a regular basis, contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, and presentations, and investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement. -Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations. -Develops proposals and study plans, and coordinates the institutional and external reviews of these proposals. -Responsible for supervising routine reports of laboratory studies, particularly as stipulated in material transfer agreements or corporate-sponsored research agreements, to be distributed to industry scientific counterparts and academic collaborators. -Reports on the progress of work at weekly laboratory seminars. Semi-autonomously writes up experimental work for grant applications, book chapters, and journal publications. -Responsible for preparing summaries of laboratory studies for meeting presentations and publications. -Calculates, transcribes, analyzes, and prepares figures of data using advanced statistical techniques. -Semi-autonomously identifies, interprets, and applies findings and methods from scientific literature relevant to projects. Education Master's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must be a problem solver willing to take the initiative and prioritize tasks, thereby ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of several projects simultaneously. - A high degree of computer literacy in order to use various spreadsheet, database, accounting and word processing programs to assist in administrative, grant proposal preparation, and research reporting activities. - Excellent organizational skills in order to formulate, implement, and monitor a number of interrelated tasks. - Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in handling of sensitive and confidential information. - Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize work from several sources. - Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communications. The Seminara Lab is looking for exceptional candidates with formal Bioinformatics training and work experience to join an interdisciplinary teamworking in Reproductive Biology, with a particular focus on integration of large datasets including genomic scale next-generation sequencing data, single cell RNAseq, ATACseq, multiomics, and epigenetics applied to basic, translational, and clinical research. The lab is a vibrant research environment comprising experimental and clinical groups that have access to large repositories of patient samples, data sets, and laboratory-based collaborators. The candidate will work on the analysis of multiple datasets generated in the context of multiple clinically oriented genomics projects with the goal of advancing precision medicine for reproductive conditions. Ideally, the candidate will be able to integrate genomic data sets with electronic health record data for ongoing research initiatives in genetics and reproductive health. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with their application. 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.