Mass General Brigham
Technical Research Asst II - MRA
Mass General Brigham, Belmont, California, United States, 02178
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This is a position for a Tissue Coordinator at the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC), a brain repository part of the NIH NeuroBioBank. The HBTRC is a centralized resource for the collection and distribution of human brain specimens for research. We receive brain donations from across the U.S. and make tissue samples available to investigators worldwide. This research is of critical importance in furthering our understanding of disorders of the nervous system, such as neurological, neuro‑developmental, and psychiatric disorders.
Responsibilities
Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off‑hours.
Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, interacting with them as needed to ensure that the samples match their request. Coordinate with other NeuroBioBank tissue repositories to fulfill criteria of requested cohort.
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 preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment; responsible for keeping lab equipment clean and running optimally, upgrading equipment as needed, ordering supplies, and keeping the laboratory clean, neat and orderly.
Participate in conducting visits to the HBTR enduring laboratories.
Off‑hours brain donation coordination (remotely – carry 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 your responsibilities.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience with histology, neuropathology, and, particularly, neuroanatomy is strongly preferred.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
The candidate must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team.
Basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, and IT security; integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
Experience with the出处 medical environment, knowledge of lavageterms related to psychiatry, neurology, and pharmacology, and experience with clinical record use are strongly preferred.
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.
Job Summary The research assistant will work very independently, under general supervision, on all aspects of a research project involving behavioral pharmacinyi and molecular genetic methods in laboratory rodents in the Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior Laboratory. The RA will master, execute, and comprehend protocols involving a variety of routine and non‑routine laboratory experiments at a professional level. They may develop modifications of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, they provide input to the development and improvement of design protocols. They calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using statistical techniques. May be responsible for orienting and training new staff. May serve in a supervisory role in a smaller lab.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Independ.Android performs stereotactic rodent surgery and rodent transcardial perfusions, requiring high visual acuity, eyeThrand coordination, and mental focus.
(Transaction) Independently performs rodent behavioral assays, which are moderate to complex; behaviors include intracranial self‑stimulation (ICSS), intravenous self‑administration (IVSA), place conditioning, and rodent handling and monitoring. Independently performs routine and non‑routine experiments, which are moderate to complex; experiments may include specific assays (ELISA, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, qRT‑PCR) and histological examination of brain tissue.
Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism, among others.
Helps other lab members run routine experiments when help is needed; generally operates as a contributing team member.
Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
In collaboration with senior members of the lab, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques.
Eagerness to constantly learn and strive for independence in day calibration work.
Education Bachelor's Degree required
Experience At least one year of experience in a directly related research setting; 1–2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Positive work ethic.
Good time managementകേരള skills.
Sound analytical and organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
Ability to identify potential problems and troubleshoot solutions.
Comfortable and competent handling rodents for behavioral studies.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Standing 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%)
Knoaning 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 supervisors (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift_entropy Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $23.03 – $34.43 / Hourly
Grade MRA501
EEO Statement 1600 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 AgenBL 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 process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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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 香港赛马会 to be part of Mass General Brigham.
This is a position for a Tissue Coordinator at the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC), a brain repository part of the NIH NeuroBioBank. The HBTRC is a centralized resource for the collection and distribution of human brain specimens for research. We receive brain donations from across the U.S. and make tissue samples available to investigators worldwide. This research is of critical importance in furthering our understanding of disorders of the nervous system, such as neurological, neuro‑developmental, and psychiatric disorders.
Responsibilities
Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off‑hours.
Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, interacting with them as needed to ensure that the samples match their request. Coordinate with other NeuroBioBank tissue repositories to fulfill criteria of requested cohort.
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 preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment; responsible for keeping lab equipment clean and running optimally, upgrading equipment as needed, ordering supplies, and keeping the laboratory clean, neat and orderly.
Participate in conducting visits to the HBTR enduring laboratories.
Off‑hours brain donation coordination (remotely – carry 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 your responsibilities.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience with histology, neuropathology, and, particularly, neuroanatomy is strongly preferred.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
The candidate must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team.
Basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, and IT security; integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
Experience with the出处 medical environment, knowledge of lavageterms related to psychiatry, neurology, and pharmacology, and experience with clinical record use are strongly preferred.
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.
Job Summary The research assistant will work very independently, under general supervision, on all aspects of a research project involving behavioral pharmacinyi and molecular genetic methods in laboratory rodents in the Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior Laboratory. The RA will master, execute, and comprehend protocols involving a variety of routine and non‑routine laboratory experiments at a professional level. They may develop modifications of existing techniques, as appropriate. In collaboration with other members of the research team, they provide input to the development and improvement of design protocols. They calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using statistical techniques. May be responsible for orienting and training new staff. May serve in a supervisory role in a smaller lab.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Independ.Android performs stereotactic rodent surgery and rodent transcardial perfusions, requiring high visual acuity, eyeThrand coordination, and mental focus.
(Transaction) Independently performs rodent behavioral assays, which are moderate to complex; behaviors include intracranial self‑stimulation (ICSS), intravenous self‑administration (IVSA), place conditioning, and rodent handling and monitoring. Independently performs routine and non‑routine experiments, which are moderate to complex; experiments may include specific assays (ELISA, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, qRT‑PCR) and histological examination of brain tissue.
Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism, among others.
Helps other lab members run routine experiments when help is needed; generally operates as a contributing team member.
Performs literature searches and helps to prepare presentations and written articles for publication.
In collaboration with senior members of the lab, establishes new and modifies existing research techniques.
Eagerness to constantly learn and strive for independence in day calibration work.
Education Bachelor's Degree required
Experience At least one year of experience in a directly related research setting; 1–2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Positive work ethic.
Good time managementകേരള skills.
Sound analytical and organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.
Ability to identify potential problems and troubleshoot solutions.
Comfortable and competent handling rodents for behavioral studies.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Standing 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%)
Knoaning 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 supervisors (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift_entropy Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $23.03 – $34.43 / Hourly
Grade MRA501
EEO Statement 1600 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 AgenBL 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 process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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