Neuroscience Research Specialist — Mouse Models & Cancer

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Specialist to support the Venkatesh Lab’s cancer neuroscience projects at 60 Fenwood Road, Boston. The role combines hands-on research with data analysis, documentation, and collaboration across the team.

Responsibilities include mammalian cell culture, in vivo studies with mouse models, and contributing to grant proposals and publications. The position requires a Master's degree and 3–5 years in academic research, with a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in related field.
• 3–5 years experience in academic or laboratory research.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with data analysis and laboratory reporting.
• Experience with mouse handling and aseptic techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level scientific research experiments and develop new methods.
• Contribute to literature, reports, and presentations.
• Develop study proposals and coordinate reviews.
• Supervise routine lab reporting per agreements.
• Prepare summaries for meetings and publications.
• Calculate and analyze data; produce figures.
• Identify and apply relevant literature findings.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Discretion

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Image analysis software

PCR machines

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Specialist to support the Venkatesh Lab’s cancer neuroscience projects at 60 Fenwood Road, Boston. The role combines hands-on research with data analysis, documentation, and collaboration across the team.

Responsibilities include mammalian cell culture, in vivo studies with mouse models, and contributing to grant proposals and publications. The position requires a Master's degree and 3–5 years in academic research, with a hands-on,