Research Scientist 1, Chung Lab

MIT•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1, CHUNG LAB , Picower Institute for Learning and Memory , is a pivotal role responsible for generating spatial transcriptomic and proteomic optical imaging data of human and non-human primate brains, utilizing the novel technology pipeline established by the Chung Lab, including tissue processing, molecular probe staining, and volumetric data acquisition using light sheet microscopes. Will be a direct contributor to a large NIH UM1 research center, entitled Center for Multi-scale Multi-Omic Human and Non-human Primate Atlas. The primary responsibilities of the research scientist are to independently conduct experiments and optimize various protocols to ensure successful and consistent results; work closely with the collaborating teams across the center to conduct necessary protocol validation experiments; work closely with the Principal Investigator and key personnel of the Center to meet the milestone timeline via routine updates meeting with Project Teams/Programs/Cores for the center; assist with preparation of quarterly/annual progress reports for funded research projects; ensure timely data generation and experimental research progress; independently conduct and lead experiments to meet the requirement of overall center goals with assistance from junior research staff; participates in research activities taking place in lab; and monitoring project deadlines and coordinating with PI/Key Personnel of the center.

Requirements

Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, biology, chemistry, or related scientific field
A minimum of five years of experience working in a large research laboratory
Strong technical/scientific writing skills
Experience with research/grant proposal development, writing and editing
Publications record in reputable journals
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Generating spatial transcriptomic and proteomic optical imaging data of human and non-human primate brains
Utilizing the novel technology pipeline established by the Chung Lab, including tissue processing, molecular probe staining, and volumetric data acquisition using light sheet microscopes
Independently conduct experiments and optimize various protocols to ensure successful and consistent results
Work closely with the collaborating teams across the center to conduct necessary protocol validation experiments
Work closely with the Principal Investigator and key personnel of the Center to meet the milestone timeline via routine updates meeting with Project Teams/Programs/Cores for the center
Assist with preparation of quarterly/annual progress reports for funded research projects
Ensure timely data generation and experimental research progress
Independently conduct and lead experiments to meet the requirement of overall center goals with assistance from junior research staff
Participates in research activities taking place in lab
Monitoring project deadlines and coordinating with PI/Key Personnel of the center