Research Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum of 4-5 years of research experience required
Experience training research students and junior research assistant required
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Neuroscience preferred
Other Certificate/Diploma Statistics preferred

Responsibilities

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.