Human Intracranial Neuroscience Research Assistant I
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 28
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARYThe Mapping & Engineering Neural Dynamics (MEND) Lab at Brigham & Womens Hospital is a human neural engineering laboratory that uses electrophysiological recordings and advanced imaging to understand the brain. We are particularly focused on diseases where brain activity is changed like epilepsy tremor pain and psychiatric disorders. Our research typically goes beyond simply listening to the brain by incorporating methods of changing brain dynamics like electrical stimulation to better treat these disorders.
We are looking for a motivated detail-oriented and talented individual to assist in the implementation of behavioral assessments and the acquisition and management of neural and behavioral data. The Research Assistant will work closely with neurosurgeon and neuroscientist John Rolston M.D. Ph.D. (MEND Lab PI) other research scientists in the MEND Lab and associated labs and will routinely interact with patients. Given the complexity of the work involved a minimum commitment of two years is preferred.
Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administration of cognitive tasks and questionnaires to patients undergoing intracranial monitoring for epilepsy treatment or electrode implantation surgery for treatment of movement disorders.
- Assists in writing research publications. Performs independent literature searches and selects references for final publication. Prepares data and graphics. Assists in presenting study findings to interested groups both inside and outside of the hospital.
- Perform administrative duties such as protocol design data analysis quality assurance grant preparation documentation for Human Studies approval study progress reports and manuscript preparation.
- Collection of neural and behavioral data de-identification of data processing and management of the acquired data.
- Daily monitoring of patients and recordings to ensure a high-quality data collection. Weekends will be covered on a rotating schedule.
- Document and maintain specific protocol information and communications according to established guidelines.
- Record keeping of research activities and maintenance of research databases.
- Maintain confidential patient files including all correspondence information raw data and follow-up status of all study patients.
- Attend relevant clinical planning and lab meetings.
- Equipment and lab supply purchases maintain communications with suppliers and purchase department.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES
- The position requires independence problem-solving capabilities willingness and dedication to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Good command of English language including basic medical and scientific terminology.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with many different people including patients doctors nurses grant administrators and researchers.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
- Computer skills including configuration of operating systems word processing and spreadsheets required.
- Desired: Programming ability in MATLAB and/or Python familiarity with neuropsychiatric / neurocognitive testing platforms and concepts.
- Desired: Working knowledge of data management concepts (experience with Redcap/Epic is a plus)
- Desired: Knowledge or willingness to learn the methods materials and equipment used in research activities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree required in a science or healthcare related field. BA/BS degree in neuroscience biomedical engineering computer science physics mathematics or a closely related field is preferred.
- New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the research assistant position outlined above.
- Experience in behavioral testing analytical skill Matlab and/or Python programming and database management is desired.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Research Assistant will collaborate with a team of physicians scientists postdoctoral fellows graduate students administrators and clinical research coordinators. Onsite work locations will include office lab and clinical settings. Occasional off-hours work may be required.
EEO Statement
BWH 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.
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Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/HourlyGrade
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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.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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