Mass General Brigham Incorporated.
Technical Research Asst II - MRA
Mass General Brigham Incorporated., Belmont, California, United States, 02178
Tissue Coordinator – Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC)
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham. We support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, aiming to provide exceptional care. We invite applicants to join our high‑performing teams to advance medical discoveries.
Job Summary: The Tissue Coordinator works at the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC), part of the NIH NeuroBioBank, a centralized resource for human brain specimens. The position involves brain dissections, sample preparation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, data reporting, visiting coordination, off‑hour donation coordination, SOP updates, and other related duties.
Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off‑hours.
Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, ensuring the samples match their requests and coordinating with other NeuroBioBank tissue repositories to fulfill cohort criteria.
Work with other Tissue Coordinators to maintain an accurate tissue inventory, tracking and storage maintenance of the frozen and fixed tissue inventory.
Arrange for the annual preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment; keep laboratory equipment clean, run optimally, upgrade as needed, order supplies, and maintain a clean, neat lab environment.
Track laboratory production and provide laboratory statistics for monthly departmental staff meetings, progress reports, and grant applications/renewals.
Participate in conducting visits to the HBTRC laboratories.
Coordinate off‑hours brain donation remotely—carry the HBTRC ‘on‑call’ phone and perform all procedures necessary to arrange for brain donation.
Contribute to the preparation and updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to responsibilities.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Tissue Coordinator)
Experience with histology, neuropathology and neuroanatomy strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; attention to detail in data entry.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; teamwork oriented.
Basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, IT security, and integrity to maintain confidentiality.
Experience in a medical environment, knowledge of clinical terms related to psychiatry, neurology, pharmacology, and clinical records strongly preferred.
Demonstrated consistency with McLean values: integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
Research Assistant – Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior Laboratory Job Summary: The research assistant works independently under general supervision on behavioral pharmacology and molecular genetic methods in laboratory rodents. Responsibilities include mastering protocols, modifying techniques, data analysis, training new staff, and supervising a small lab when needed.
Essential Functions
Independently perform stereotactic rodent surgery and rodent transcardial perfusions.
Perform rodent behavioral assays (ICSS, IVSA, place conditioning) and related rodent handling/monitoring.
Conduct routine and non‑routine experiments (ELISA, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, qRT‑PCR, histological examination).
Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
Assist other lab members with experiments and serve as a contributing team member.
Perform literature searches and help prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
Collaborate with senior members to establish new or modify existing research techniques.
Continuously learn and strive for independence in daily work.
Qualifications (Research Assistant)
Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
Minimum 1–2 years experience in a directly related research setting.
Positive work ethic, good time management, sound analytical and organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills; ability to structure tasks and set priorities.
Problem identification and troubleshooting abilities.
Comfortable with handling rodents for behavioral studies.
Physical Requirements
Standing 34–66% of the time; Walking 34–66%; Sitting occasionally 3–33%; Lifting 34–66% (35+ lbs with assisted device); Carrying 34–66% (20–35 lbs); Pushing and pulling occasionally; Climbing rare; Balancing 34–66%; Stooping and kneeling occasionally; Crouching occasionally; Crawling rare; Reaching 34–66%; Gross and fine manipulation frequently; Feeling constantly; Vision far or near constantly; Talking and hearing constantly.
Remote type: Onsite. Work location: 115 Mill Street. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Employee type: Regular. Work shift: Day. Pay range: $23.03 – $34.43 hourly. Employee grade: MRA501.
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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Job Summary: The Tissue Coordinator works at the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC), part of the NIH NeuroBioBank, a centralized resource for human brain specimens. The position involves brain dissections, sample preparation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, data reporting, visiting coordination, off‑hour donation coordination, SOP updates, and other related duties.
Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off‑hours.
Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, ensuring the samples match their requests and coordinating with other NeuroBioBank tissue repositories to fulfill cohort criteria.
Work with other Tissue Coordinators to maintain an accurate tissue inventory, tracking and storage maintenance of the frozen and fixed tissue inventory.
Arrange for the annual preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment; keep laboratory equipment clean, run optimally, upgrade as needed, order supplies, and maintain a clean, neat lab environment.
Track laboratory production and provide laboratory statistics for monthly departmental staff meetings, progress reports, and grant applications/renewals.
Participate in conducting visits to the HBTRC laboratories.
Coordinate off‑hours brain donation remotely—carry the HBTRC ‘on‑call’ phone and perform all procedures necessary to arrange for brain donation.
Contribute to the preparation and updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to responsibilities.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Tissue Coordinator)
Experience with histology, neuropathology and neuroanatomy strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; attention to detail in data entry.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; teamwork oriented.
Basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, IT security, and integrity to maintain confidentiality.
Experience in a medical environment, knowledge of clinical terms related to psychiatry, neurology, pharmacology, and clinical records strongly preferred.
Demonstrated consistency with McLean values: integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
Research Assistant – Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior Laboratory Job Summary: The research assistant works independently under general supervision on behavioral pharmacology and molecular genetic methods in laboratory rodents. Responsibilities include mastering protocols, modifying techniques, data analysis, training new staff, and supervising a small lab when needed.
Essential Functions
Independently perform stereotactic rodent surgery and rodent transcardial perfusions.
Perform rodent behavioral assays (ICSS, IVSA, place conditioning) and related rodent handling/monitoring.
Conduct routine and non‑routine experiments (ELISA, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, qRT‑PCR, histological examination).
Calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
Assist other lab members with experiments and serve as a contributing team member.
Perform literature searches and help prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
Collaborate with senior members to establish new or modify existing research techniques.
Continuously learn and strive for independence in daily work.
Qualifications (Research Assistant)
Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
Minimum 1–2 years experience in a directly related research setting.
Positive work ethic, good time management, sound analytical and organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills; ability to structure tasks and set priorities.
Problem identification and troubleshooting abilities.
Comfortable with handling rodents for behavioral studies.
Physical Requirements
Standing 34–66% of the time; Walking 34–66%; Sitting occasionally 3–33%; Lifting 34–66% (35+ lbs with assisted device); Carrying 34–66% (20–35 lbs); Pushing and pulling occasionally; Climbing rare; Balancing 34–66%; Stooping and kneeling occasionally; Crouching occasionally; Crawling rare; Reaching 34–66%; Gross and fine manipulation frequently; Feeling constantly; Vision far or near constantly; Talking and hearing constantly.
Remote type: Onsite. Work location: 115 Mill Street. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Employee type: Regular. Work shift: Day. Pay range: $23.03 – $34.43 hourly. Employee grade: MRA501.
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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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