Research Specialist

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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

Functioning very independently and under the very general direction of the PI the Research Specialist performs high level complex research experiments. On a regular basis contributes to scientific literature reports journals and presentations. Investigates creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.

The RS will work independently and cover a wide range of responsibilities which is an outstanding opportunity to gain deeper insights into translational psychiatry including clinical and preclinical research approaches.
Does this position require Patient CareNo
Essential Functions
-Process tissue samples (including dissecting postmortem human brain samples sectioning with a microtome/cryostat and immunohistochemistry).
-Work independently to carry out projects part of current lab funding including experimental design implementation troubleshooting data collection and analyses and manuscript preparation.
-Process clinical data including digitalization of paper documents.
-Perform DNA RNA and protein extraction and analysis techniques (including western blots PCR and qPCR).
-Run statistical analyses on collected data.
-Perform general lab upkeep such as preparing shared solutions and maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
-Assist with manuscript and grant writing.

Education
Bachelors Degree required and Masters Degree Neuroscience preferred and Other Certificate/Diploma Statistics preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Minimum of 4-5 years of research experience required Experience training research students and junior research assistant required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to make independent effective decisions in appropriate situations.
- Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving.
- Ability to effectively supervise others.
- Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence projects to maximize research.
- Must possess aptitude for compliance management.

Hybrid

115 Mill Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$56370.08 - $114590.35/Annual

Grade

MRA503

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