Research Scientist

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care and believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

About the role

In consultation with their Principal Investigator (PI), undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication. Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition. Contribution is essential to the conceptual and scientific success of the project, though independent resources may not be provided. Assists the PI in training and supervision of laboratory personnel and administrative tasks.

This position will support the Principal Investigator in the George A. “Doc” Lopez, MD Laboratory for Regenerative Cell Therapy within the Department of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Research Scientist will play a central role in establishing and advancing the laboratory’s electrophysiology and animal research capabilities.

Responsibilities

Electrophysiology

• Establish, optimize, and maintain the laboratory’s electrophysiology platform.
• Design and perform patch-clamp electrophysiology experiments.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for electrophysiology experiments.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present electrophysiological data.
• Maintain electrophysiology equipment and ensure its proper operation.

Animal Research

• Lead all aspects of animal-based research activities.
• Establish and perform stereotaxic surgical procedures, drug-delivery techniques, and behavioral assays.
• Conduct tissue collection, sectioning, histology, and related analyses.
• Develop, optimize, and document experimental protocols and methodologies.
• Manage animal research protocols and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate animal ordering and maintain accurate animal inventories, experimental records, and logs.
• Maintain equipment used for animal procedures and behavioral testing.
• Train junior lab members.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Neuroscience, Biology, or a closely related field required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
• 5-7 years of previous research experience (inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral experience).
• Experience with electrophysiological experiments and animal work required; experience with Parkinson’s Disease animal model is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work well as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent research skills with demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in the field.
• Broad knowledge of the field and evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original thought.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
• Ability to contribute to publications.

Pay

$60,000 - $96,000

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work shift: Day
• Employee type: Regular
• Remote type: Onsite