Research Scientist 3, Chung Lab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to lead experiments in spatial transcriptomics and proteomics at the Chung Lab. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with multiple teams to optimize protocols and ensure data generation for a NIH-funded research center. The successful candidate will independently conduct research while also assisting junior staff, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and timelines. Experience in light sheet microscopy and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in executing and optimizing experiments for imaging data generation.
• Experience with light sheet microscopy and spatial transcriptomics.
• Strong teamwork abilities collaborating across multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and optimize protocols for research.
• Collaborate with teams for protocol validation.
• Provide progress updates to project teams.
• Prepare progress reports for funding agencies.
• Ensure timely data generation for research.

Skills

Experimental design

Protocol optimization

Collaboration

Data analysis

Job description

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.

• Independently conduct experiments and optimize various protocols to ensure successful and consistent results.
• Work closely with 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.

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