Technical Research Assistant II - Carlezon

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

General Summary:

The Behavioral Genetics Laboratory at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant-II. Tangible experience with behavioral models is crucial. Working under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and a postdoctoral research fellow, this researcher should be able to independently perform behavioral studies in rodent mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The majority of the work will utilize immune-mediated models of ASD. Duties include breeding and generation of mouse models, performing behavioral assays, and analyzing data. This researcher would also be expected to display flexibility by developing a working knowledge of other behavioral models used in the lab and showing a willingness to assist other researchers on separate projects as determined by the PI.

All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.

BS/BA in a biology or neuroscience-related field.

At least one year of experience required in a directly related research setting.

Tangible evidence of experience with behavioral studies, background in ASD research preferred.

Tangible evidence of experience with behavioral studies in rats or mice using models of psychiatric illnesses.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies (Required):

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work on several projects at once.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good organizational skills and writing ability, detail oriented.

• Ability to methodically record and organize data.

• Ability to perform a variety of routine behavioral tests and prioritize work.

• Knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism.

Technology Statement:

All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.