Research Technician – Biomedical Engineering/Coding – (3199302)

Boston, MA        ·       Full time

General Summary/ Overview Statement: 

A full-time Research Technician position is available at the A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging of the Massachusetts General Hospital. The focus of our laboratory is to understand how normal structure-function relationships are altered as part of the neurodegenerative process in diseases like Alzheimer’s.  To investigate this, our laboratory utilizes high field MRI and a multimodal imaging acquisition approach, together with extensive clinical and cognitive assessments of patients. Duties will include all aspects of support for conducting research studies. This includes, but is not limited to, acquisition and analysis of biological, imaging (physiology, EEG, positron emission tomography (PET)), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and high-resolution morphometric data acquired at high field (3T) and ultra-high field (7T)). Data is acquired from healthy individuals as well as patients with neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. Additional responsibilities include assistance with research visits including interactions with research participants, management and organization of data for the study, procedural documentation, and the development of standard operating procedures.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities: I

The responsibilities of the Research Technician are varied. The individual in this position may be required to assist with all aspects of laboratory function including, but not limited to:

• All phases of human neuroimaging research including the collection, management, and analysis of multiple modes of imaging
• Develop analysis pipelines to organize, transform, and visualize complex biological data
• Use specialized software (FreeSurfer, FSL) for analyzing MRI data (structural, functional, diffusion, ASL, etc.)
• Operate scientific equipment (EEG, MRI, TCD, NIRs) during study visits and instruct others in the lab on its use
• Manage lab technical resources (disk space, available computers for analysis)
• Maintenance of well-organized records and reports
• Database entry, maintenance, and queries
• QA/QC data checks
• Producing reports and generating abstracts, figures and manuscripts for publication

Skills & Competencies Required:  

• Significant prior experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or R
• Proficiency in statistics is especially desirable
• Familiarity with programming best practices is a plus (testing, DRY principle, small functions)
• Comfortable regularly learning to use new scientific software and research equipment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Candidates must be able to work with complex clinical populations.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Field of Study/Additional Specialized Training: 

• Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, biomdeicalengineering, or related field.  Disciplines in Psychology, Neurosicence, Nursing, Pre-Medical or related field prefered.

Working Conditions:

This work may involve some lifting and other non-strenous physical activities. Day to day operations are performed at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

EEO Statement 

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. 

Primary Location:  MA-Charlestown-MGH 13th Street

Work Locations: MGH 13th Street  149 13th Street  Charlestown 02129

Job:  Technician/Technologist/Scientist

Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule:  Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift:  Day Job

Employee Status:  Regular

Recruiting Department:  MGH Radiology Research

Job Posting:  Aug 1, 2022

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