Technical Research Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

14h•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This research assistant position is at McLean Hospital in Belmont Massachusetts and will involve performing behavioral pharmacology and neuroscience studies in laboratory animals. Responsibilities include conducting daily experiments in behavioral pharmacology and neuroscience using: a) complex behavior and cognitive assays to characterize how psychoactive drugs and/or environmental stressors impact neurobehavioral processes; b) neurochemical assays to determine how drugs and/or environmental stressors induce changes in brain neurotransmitters; c) physiological assays to determine how drugs and/or environmental stressors alter biological activity; and d) neuroimaging assays to determine how drugs and/or environmental stressors alter brain activity. · The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn a variety of complex behavioral and cognitive assays in laboratory animals, drug preparation and administration protocols, in vivo microdialysis techniques, and stereotaxic surgery skills. They will be responsible for analyzing data using computer-based statistics/graphics programs and prepare reports of results. · In addition, the successful applicant will assist with maintaining the laboratory, including monitoring safety protocols, and assisting with maintenance of animal care and husbandry. · Bachelor's degree required, preferred in behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology, experimental psychology, or the biological sciences . · Previous experience working with laboratory animals is preferred but not required. Job Summary Job Profile Summary Summary Work under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments. Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data using basic statistics

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and respect for subjects’ rights and needs are required for working with the study participants.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow and perform clinical research protocols.
Knowledge of basic computer programs and basic computer skills for communication, clinical, and administrative purposes.
Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
Careful attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

preferred in behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology, experimental psychology, or the biological sciences
Previous experience working with laboratory animals is preferred but not required
Experience working with tools or skills relevant to digital mental health such as app development, programming, data analytics and visualization.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
Recruits and evaluates potential study patients.
Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews, schedules patient for study visits, and perform clinical symptom rating scales.
Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up.
May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.
Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study.
May be required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports.
Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.
Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.
Answers phone calls and inquiries regarding study protocol.
Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
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.