New

Research Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
149 13th Street (Show on map)
Mar 01, 2025
The Optics group at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging is searching for a Research Technician to join our team. In this role, the selected candidate will be involved in running near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) experiments using various diffuse optical devices in human projects conducted both within our lab at Charlestown Navy Yard and in patients at MGH and BWH hospitals. Our methods are unique, and therefore all new staff will receive comprehensive training in them. Candidates with skills and competencies that demonstrate their ability to quickly learn these methods will be considered strong candidates. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a translational neuroimaging lab, developing and utilizing non-invasive optical methods to assess brain health. Our lab consists of faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research assistants from diverse backgrounds, including Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Biology. Moreover, many of our clinical projects involve daily interaction with MDs, nurses, and hospital staff. Capitalizing on this diversity, our lab actively innovates in several areas. We develop cutting-edge NIRS instrumentation, maintain software for NIRS data analysis, explore novel biomedical applications, and conduct pioneering research across multiple domains. Working with us provides the opportunity to collaborate with prominent scientists, engage with individuals from various fields, be part of a dynamic and enjoyable team, pursue publication opportunities, and receive guidance and support for future career choices. For more information on our ongoing projects, please visit our website: http://optics.martinos.org Education Bachelor's Degree Biology required PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Scheduling and running experiments Maintaining instrumentation used during experiments Setting up and cleaning up after experiments Transferring data to Martinos server computers Presenting data at internal meetings Troubleshooting problems during measurements Processing data Recruiting research subjects for various projects Managing IRB protocols Overseeing LabArchive and RedCap documentation Extracting metadata of consented subjects from Epic Training new personnel on NIRS and systemic physiology measurements SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Ability to work independently and as a team member Good communication skills Computer literacy Working knowledge of clinical research protocols Ability to perform multiple tasks independently EXPERIENCE: New graduates with some lab experience (via course work, internships, etc.) or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Technicial I position outlined. WORKING CONDIDTIONS: WOrk will take place in a research laboratory located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.