Research Scientist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The location is: White building, room 536, MGH main campus, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114. George A. "Doc” Lopez, MD Laboratory for Regenerative Cell Therapy, Dept. of Neurosurgery The Research Scientist serves to assist a Principal Investigator in a neurosurgical research laboratory. Primary responsibilities are to assist with all aspects of cleanroom operations for clinical-grade cell manufacturing, including serving as a primary Operator, verifier, and participating in training and qualification activities pertaining to GMP. Must follow strict protocols pertaining to cell manufacturing in controlled spaces, accurately record procedures and results, perform environmental monitoring, sterile gowning, and cleanroom upkeep, as well as comply with aseptic manufacturing procedures, maintenance of databases used in the lab, maintenance of supplies and inventory. The research scientist may assist with quality control assays, data analysis and summaries, and must have a degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field; must be detail-oriented and able to work independently as needed. The research scientist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and works well as part of a team. Experience with stem cell technology and cell and tissue culture is required; experience with Good Manufacturing Practice standards is a plus. In consultation with their Principal Investigator (PI), undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication. Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition. May not necessarily receive independent resources; however, their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project. They assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks, as necessary.

Requirements

Must have a degree in molecular/cell biology or a related field
Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently as needed.
The research scientist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and works well as part of a team.
Experience with stem cell technology and cell and tissue culture is required
Doctorate Related Field of Study required
Previous Research experience (inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral experience) 5-7 years required
Excellent research skills.
Demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in field.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of field.
Evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original though.
Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
Ability to contribute to publications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice standards is a plus.
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Experience working in any cloud platform.
Good organizational skills, detail-oriented.
Intermediate people management skills
Experience with statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of cleanroom operations for clinical-grade cell manufacturing, including serving as a primary Operator, verifier, and participating in training and qualification activities pertaining to GMP.
Follow strict protocols pertaining to cell manufacturing in controlled spaces, accurately record procedures and results, perform environmental monitoring, sterile gowning, and cleanroom upkeep
Comply with aseptic manufacturing procedures, maintenance of databases used in the lab, maintenance of supplies and inventory.
Assist with quality control assays, data analysis and summaries
Makes proficient intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter authority in the field.
Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
Presents results and prepares publications.
May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.
Undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication.
Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition.
Assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks, as necessary.