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The A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the premier brain imaging research centers in the world.

The Research Technician (RT) works in a histology/histopathology laboratory directed by Dr. Jean Augustinack. The focus of our laboratory is mapping the healthy human brain and investigating Alzheimer’s disease especially its preclinical phase. This position will concentrate on validating neuroimaging but also investigate the cellular pathology in the human medial temporal lobe in Alzheimer’s disease with tissue-based methods.

The RT is responsible for preparing and processing human tissue specimens, performing histology and pathology protocols, manual MRI labeling, and running quantitative/semi-quantitative data analyses. The RT is responsible for detailed recordkeeping, making figures, and writing publications.

 

Job Summary

The A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the premier brain imaging research centers in the world.

The Research Technician (RT) works in a histology/histopathology laboratory directed by Dr. Jean Augustinack. The focus of our laboratory is mapping the healthy human brain and investigating Alzheimer’s disease especially its preclinical phase. This position will concentrate on validating neuroimaging but also investigate the cellular pathology in the human medial temporal lobe in Alzheimer’s disease with tissue-based methods.

The RT is responsible for preparing and processing human tissue specimens, performing histology and pathology protocols, manual MRI labeling, and running quantitative/semi-quantitative data analyses. The RT is responsible for detailed recordkeeping, making figures, and writing publications.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study: Biology, Neuroscience, Zoology, or related field.

Experience
Prior laboratory experience, and knowledge in R/statistics

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include histopathology experiments on human brain tissue samples, itemized as:

sectioning tissue on microtome and mounting tissue on slidesperforming histochemistry, histopathology and immunohistochemistry staining protocolsperforming DNA extraction and PCR for AD genotypingdocumenting data/tissue, microscopic evaluation for histology and histopathologyquantifying cell populations and pathologyanalyze tissue and data quantitativelycontribute to and develop new protocolsuse UNIX workstation in MRIpreparing laboratory solutions, ordering supplies, lab equipmentmaintain a clean & safe lab environmentmaintain documentation/record keeping, including a lab notebook, protocols, photography

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

committed and hard workingeager to learn new skillsgood attention to detailorganized with good record keeping skillsworks productively and independently but also works well with othersmaintain productivity in projectsindependently improves the quality and efficiency of own workdemonstrates good judgment, troubleshooting skills

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

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