Research Specialist

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

 

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 Care?No
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
Bachelor's Degree required and Master's 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

$56,370.08 - $114,590.35/Annual

 

Grade

MRA503

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation 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.

 

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