<p>Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Summary: Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.</p> <p>Does this position require Patient Care? No</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study. </li><li>Detailed description to be provided by host department. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent required</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>No experience required</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent oral and written communication. </li><li>Ability to work well independently. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interact with a variety of people. </li><li>Strong team player and can communicate well within an interdisciplinary team. </li><li>High level of organizational skills with strong attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to follow directions and protocol requirements. </li><li>Must be reliable and punctual. </li><li>Good time management skills. </li><li>Strong oral communication skills. </li><li>Ability to take and follow direction. </li><li>Willingness to learn. </li></ul> <p>Working Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Normal laboratory environment. </li><li>May be exposed, under controlled conditions, to hazardous materials. </li></ul> <p>Additional Job Details (if applicable)</p> <p>A student research training opportunity is available in the investigation of gut-brain interactions in neurologic diseases, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Working under general supervision from Laura Cox and other lab members, the student will execute protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level, and troubleshoot and implement modifications on existing techniques, as appropriate. The student may suggest alternate technical routes and suggest options based upon research in the literature. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using proper techniques. This is a great opportunity for a student who is looking for research experience.</p> <p>Principal Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain (breed) and genotype (PCR) transgenic mice, to euthanize/perfuse mice, extract organs (i.e. brain, plasma, intestines) and conduct protein extractions and histological sections. </li><li>Administer microbiota interventions, including live bacteria, whole microbiota, or antibiotics to animal models of neurologic diseases. </li><li>Assist or perform mouse behavioral studies (motor/cognition). Assist or perform studies related to histopathology or ELISA. </li><li>Order reagents and supplies and prepare preparations of needed reagents for all procedures. </li><li>Perform DNA extractions and microbiome library preparation. Contribute to microbiome sequence analysis. </li></ul> <p>Remote Type</p> <p>Onsite</p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>60 Fenwood Road</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>0</p> <p>Employee Type</p> <p>Per Diem</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 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.</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>