Research Lab Tech II, Radiology Research

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician will provide laboratory preclinical and clinical translational research assistance for optical imaging projects related to the detection, diagnosis and surgery of various diseases including cancer, neuropathology and cardiac disease within the OHNS laboratories of Mass Eye and Ear. The position is based in the Mass Eye and Ear Research space at SERI, 50 Staniford Street, Boston, under the supervision of Dr. Anand Kumar. This role offers an opportunity to participate in cutting edge research in optical and multi-modal imaging in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators at Mass Eye and Ear and in several clinical departments within the hospital. The Research Technician will work independently under the general direction of the PI to coordinate human and animal research studies and assist in data analysis and research reporting. On the clinical research side, the RT will be responsible for research subject pre-screening, scheduling, enrollment, and execution of measurements. Further, he/she will help prepare and maintain human subject research (IRB) protocols and associated documentation. A major component of the position is performing data analysis, and also performing laboratory-based measurements for instrument validation and testing as well as small animal fluorescence tomography applications. The RT will also have an opportunity to help the PI and other members of the team with developing new data processing and analysis methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• At least one year of directly related experience post-Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to make independent effective decisions
• The ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of an integrated research team
• Excellent judgment and ability to interpret information and protocol requirements
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, creative, able to maintain accurate records
• High degree of professionalism, ability to interact with study subject and clinical collaborators
• Capable of handling confidential information with discretion
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Prior programming experience is strongly preferred
• Prior experience with MATLAB is a plus
• An engineering or physical science background is preferred, but candidates with a background in biology, chemistry or medicine who have an interest in transitioning to biomedical engineering are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of measurements in both a laboratory and clinical setting
• Assist in the building and testing of novel research instruments
• Conduct data analysis and processing using a variety of processing tools, generally implemented in the MATLAB environment
• Co-ordinate recruitment and clinical measurements in conjunction with clinical collaborators. This includes communicating with study subjects.
• Maintain research data, patient files, regulatory binders and study databases
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Participate in preparing manuscripts for publication.
• Prepare IRB submissions and amendments and help maintaining documentation for the IRB
• Collecting and maintain subject information database
• Proof-reading and editing of manuscripts and grant applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees