Mass General Brigham · 1 day ago
Technical Research Asst II - MRA
Belmont-MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.03/hr - $34.43/hrMass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Technical Research Assistant II will work independently on research projects involving behavioral pharmacology and molecular genetic methods, performing a variety of laboratory experiments and contributing to the development of protocols and data analysis.
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Responsibilities
Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off-hours
Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, interacting with them as needed to ensure that the samples match their request. Coordinating with other NeuroBioBank tissue repositories to fulfill criteria of requested cohort
Work with other Tissue Coordinators to maintain an accurate tissue inventory, tracking and storage maintenance of the frozen and fixed tissue inventory
Arrange for the annual preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment. Responsible for keeping the lab equipment clean and running optimally, upgrading equipment as needed, ordering supplies, and keeping the laboratory clean, neat, and orderly
Responsible for keeping track of the laboratory’s production, and provide laboratory statistics for monthly departmental staff meetings, progress reports, and grant applications/renewals
Participate in conducting visits to the HBTRC laboratories
Off-hours brain donation coordination (remotely - carry HBTRC ‘on call’ phone and perform all procedures necessary to arrange for brain donation
Contribute to preparation and updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to their responsibilities
All other duties as assigned
Independently performs stereotactic rodent surgery and rodent transcardial perfusions, which requires a high level of visual acuity, eye-hand coordination, and mental focus
Independently performs rodent behavioral assays, which are moderate to complex. Behaviors include intracranial self-stimulation (ICSS), intravenous self-administration (IVSA), place conditioning, as well as rodent handling and monitoring
Independently performs routine and non-routine experiments, which are moderate to complex. Experiments may include specific assays (ELISA, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, qRT-PCR), and histological examination of brain tissue
Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism, among others
Helps other lab members run routine experiments when help is needed. In general operates as a contributing team member
Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication
In collaboration with senior members of the lab, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques
Ability and eagerness to constantly learn and strive for independence in day-to-day work
Qualification
Required
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Must demonstrate attention to details and accuracy in data entry
The candidate must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and work well within a team
Requires basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality and IT security
Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect for subjects' right and individual need
All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions
Preferred
Experience with histology, neuropathology and, particularly, neuroanatomy is strongly preferred for this position
Experience with the medical environment, knowledge of clinical terms particularly related to psychiatry, neurology and pharmacology, experience related to clinical record use are strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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