Neuroscience Device Technician (Part-Time, 10 hrs/wk)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Support Associate 1 to assist in assembling, testing, programming, and maintaining custom research devices for neuroscience and clinical studies. The role involves hands-on electronics work, including soldering small pins and components, and contributing to device troubleshooting and documentation.

Work hours are limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED : High school education or equivalent; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; basic knowledge of general laboratory practices and procedures; and ability to independently learn new procedures and technical skills from written documentation and SOPs.
• PREFERRED : Bachelor of Science in an engineering field; experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting; demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; strong critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; experience maintaining accurate technical documentation and records; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team; and experience interpreting technical schematics, wiring diagrams, or engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support development, assembly, testing, programming, and maintenance of custom research devices used in neuroscience and clinical research studies.
• Solder components and assemble devices, troubleshoot hardware and software, and document technical work.

Skills

Soldering

Electronics assembly

Hardware troubleshooting

Software troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Laboratory practices

Independent learning

Communication

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

Schematics interpretation

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Support Associate 1 to assist in assembling, testing, programming, and maintaining custom research devices for neuroscience and clinical studies. The role involves hands-on electronics work, including soldering small pins and components, and contributing to device troubleshooting and documentation.

Work hours are limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week.