Cancer Neuroscience Research Specialist

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham invites applications for a Research Specialist in the Venkatesh Lab, focusing on cancer neuroscience. The role involves performing high-level experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific publications and grant proposals.

You will handle mouse work (PDX models and in vivo procedures), perform mammalian cell culture, IHC/IF staining, imaging, and data interpretation, while mentoring new lab members and ensuring compliance with animal welfare and research

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in academic or laboratory research.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments.
• Strong data handling and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to generate high-quality data for publications and grants.
• Perform mammalian cell culture, transfection, and differentiation.
• Independently execute experiments and analyze data of moderate complexity.
• Conduct IHC/IF staining, tissue mounting, and imaging (confocal).
• Mentor new lab members and help ensure compliant study design.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Deadline pressure management

Education

Master's Degree Related Field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Genotyping

Mammalian cell culture

IHC/IF staining

Data analysis software

Job description

Mass General Brigham invites applications for a Research Specialist in the Venkatesh Lab, focusing on cancer neuroscience. The role involves performing high-level experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific publications and grant proposals.

You will handle mouse work (PDX models and in vivo procedures), perform mammalian cell culture, IHC/IF staining, imaging, and data interpretation, while mentoring new lab members and ensuring compliance with animal welfare and research