Technical Research Asst Job at McLean Hospital(MCL)
Technical Research Asst
- (3212687)McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.
Working under the general supervision of a Senior Technical Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments where methodologies are clearly established. Calculates, transcribes and analyzes data using basic statistics. May perform literature searches under direction of supervisor.
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Research Assistant (RAI) in the Neuroregeneration Institute (NRI). The NRI is a dynamic research and training environment dedicated to discovering causes and new treatments of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementias. The Research Assistant will be an active member of the NRI research team.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and execute experimental procedures under the guidance of NRI post-doctoral scientists, junior faculty and principal investigators.
- Carry out in vitro and in vivo assays and models for Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
- Perform biochemical, molecular, immunocytochemical and histological assays.
- Record data, experimental outcomes and data analysis for data compilation.
- Discuss progress of work regularly with supervisor and principal investigators.
- Run statistical analyses on collected data.
- Perform general lab upkeep, such as preparing shared solutions and maintaining a clean and tidy work environment; maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BA or BS Degree required.
- Some lab experience desirable but not required.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail are required to ensure the success of ongoing projects in the lab.
- Works independently under general supervision, supervisor available to handle unusual situations and periodically reviews work.
- Excellent computer and analytic skills.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Primary Location MA-Belmont-MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus
Work Locations MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus 115 Mill Street Belmont 02478
Job Technician/Technologist/Scientist
Organization McLean Hospital(MCL)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department MGB McLean HR
Job Posting Sep 7, 2022
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