Research Specialist - Koo Laboratory

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Specialist performs high-level, complex scientific research experiments, working independently and under the direction of the principal investigator. The role contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals, and presentations, and investigates, creates, and develops methods and technologies to advance research. It develops proposals and study plans and coordinates institutional and external reviews. The position also oversees routine reporting of laboratory studies, including reports required by material transfer agreements or corporate-sponsored research agreements for industry scientific counterparts and academic collaborators. The specialist reports progress at weekly laboratory seminars and semi-autonomously prepares experimental work for grant applications, book chapters, and journal publications. The role prepares summaries for presentations and publications, analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques, and applies relevant scientific literature to research projects.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
3–5 years of experience in an academic or laboratory research setting.
Problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
High computer literacy, including use of spreadsheet, database, accounting, and word-processing programs for administrative, grant proposal preparation, and research reporting activities.
Excellent organizational skills to formulate, implement, and monitor interrelated tasks.
Discretion and good judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize work from several sources.
Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for research advancement.
Contribute to scientific literature, reports, journals, and presentations.
Develop proposals and study plans, and coordinate institutional and external reviews.
Supervise routine reports of laboratory studies, particularly those required by material transfer agreements or corporate-sponsored research agreements, for industry scientific counterparts and academic collaborators.
Report work progress at weekly laboratory seminars.
Semi-autonomously write up experimental work for grant applications, book chapters, and journal publications.
Prepare summaries of laboratory studies for meeting presentations and publications.
Calculate, transcribe, analyze, and prepare figures of data using advanced statistical techniques.
Identify, interpret, and apply findings and methods from relevant scientific literature.