Research Scientist 3, Chung Lab

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 3, 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 progress reports for funded research projects; ensure timely data generation and experimental research progress; and independently conduct and lead experiments to meet the requirement of overall center goals with assistance from junior research staff.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or willingness to learn new laboratory management software

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree