RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II - 1 year of exp required
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II - 1 year of exp required
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Job Description
The Research Technician(RT) works closely with Investigators and study staff to implement and performstudies. The RT analyzes and evaluates study data as well as documentscompiles and maintains research data regulatory binders and study databases.The RT also performs data analysis and QA/QC data checks. Moreover the RTposition may also help produce reports research abstracts posters andmanuscripts for publication.
The positionrequires high level technical and analytical skills good research and writingskills and the ability to work independently.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking afulltime Research Technician to take on several job responsibilities. We willtrain all employees especially with respect to scanning and FreeSurfer.
The major responsibilities we are looking for a RT to takeon are:
1. Highresolution experimental ex vivo scanning on 1.5T 3T 4.7T and 7T MRIscanners
Scanning will be taught but experience with MRIscanners is preferred.
be willing to handle brain tissue andformaldehyde
learn many complicated technical details over ashort period of time; follow procedures carefully
be willing to work evenings and weekends toperform some of the experiments including being on call during designatedweekends to respond to technical problem
have a sound degree of computer literacy (forscanning and data processing)
knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting ispreferred (for data processing)
2. Processand quality check (then fix) in vivo MRI data using the FreeSurfersoftware package. This will include both healthy subjectdata as well as subjects with pathology.
have a sound degree of computer literacy
knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting is preferred
knowledge of fMRI & diffusion analysis ispreferred
experience debugging & testing software is aplus
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
have great attention to detail: take action toprevent mistakes keep records accurate and up to date
independentlyimprove the quality & efficiency of own work
able to generate creative ideas to solveproblems and improve work methods; rethink situations to create newopportunities or overcome obstacles
able to demonstrate good judgment in routinedecisions; make reasonably quick decisions when necessary
able to persuade and enlist others support inaccomplishing objectives
know when to bring an issue problem ordecision to another team member
anticipate problems and develop contingencyplans to deal with them
maintain high productivity in stressfulsituations; maintain high performance in the face of setbacks
challenge proposed actions in a way that facilitatesconstructive discussion
bea responsible individual with a flexible schedule
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degreerequired. Masters Degree is a plus. Relevant backgrounds would beNeuroscience Psychology Bioinformatics Engineering Computer Science orBiomedical Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
1 year of relatedresearch experience required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
May supervisestudent interns.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
