What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Research Intern NEUROLOGY RESEARCH Lemere Lab position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
New budgeted research role
Job Summary
Working under general supervision from lab members, the Student Research Assistant executes protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. They troubleshoot and implement modifications on existing techniques, as appropriate. The Student Research Assistant may suggest alternate technical routes and suggest options based upon research in the literature. They calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using proper techniques. This is a great opportunity for a student who is looking for research experience.
The Student Research Assistant position requires laboratory bench experience including making general stock solutions and basic laboratory skills and safety. They will learn to cut mouse brain sections on a microtome, stain the brain tissue with various markers, capture the images on a microscope and then perform computerized image analysis to quantify the staining.
Training will be provided for the laboratory skills required of the position.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma Preferred.
Interest in Neurology and biology lab work.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Laboratory environment.
May be exposed, under controlled conditions, to hazardous materials.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
60 Fenwood Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
New budgeted research role
Job Summary
Working under general supervision from lab members, the Student Research Assistant executes protocols involving a variety of routine and non-routine experiments at a professional level. They troubleshoot and implement modifications on existing techniques, as appropriate. The Student Research Assistant may suggest alternate technical routes and suggest options based upon research in the literature. They calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using proper techniques. This is a great opportunity for a student who is looking for research experience.
The Student Research Assistant position requires laboratory bench experience including making general stock solutions and basic laboratory skills and safety. They will learn to cut mouse brain sections on a microtome, stain the brain tissue with various markers, capture the images on a microscope and then perform computerized image analysis to quantify the staining.
Training will be provided for the laboratory skills required of the position.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma Preferred.
Interest in Neurology and biology lab work.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of cell cultures and hippocampal slices.
- Assist with sectioning, staining and imaging of mouse brain.
- Prepare reagents for all procedures.
- Ability to follow directions, protocol requirements, and lab safety rules
- Ability to work well with moderate supervision
- High level of organizational skills with strong attention to details
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interact with a variety of people
- Strong team player who can communicate well
Laboratory environment.
May be exposed, under controlled conditions, to hazardous materials.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
60 Fenwood Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
