Technical Senior Research Assistant - Haber Neuroscience

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

 

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.

 

Additional Responsibilities:
Medical Illustration
Data Maintenance
Develop Website displaying 3d Models created form data

 

Job Summary

Summary
Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on research studies.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Monitor budget.
-Participate in budget/grant preparation.
-Training and orienting plus functions as a lead in a research setting or lab manager in a smaller lab.
-Instructs others in highly specialized techniques.
-Assists in the coordination of lab activities.
-Orients and trains new personnel.
-Independently performs non-routine highly specialized experimental procedures.
-Participates in design and modification of research protocols.
-Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
-Performs advanced data analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
-Coordinates lab activities, as infection control, radiation safety, and other required training.
-Supervises staff – responsible for hire, fire, performance evaluation and disciplinary action for staff.
-Coordinates scheduling of procedures.
-Undertakes quality assurance of research techniques.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Directly related, progressively responsible experience 3-5 years required Supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have sound interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others.
- Must possess initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Must have a broad knowledge of scientific principles, biological structures, and laboratory techniques.
- Must possess strong analytical skills.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

115 Mill Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application pro