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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research Scientist 3, Chung Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Research Scientist 3, Chung Lab
Job Number: 25518
Functional Area: Research - Scientific
Department: Picower Institute for Learning & Memory
School Area: Science
Pay Range Minimum: $82,000
Pay Range Maximum: $142,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
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Posting Description
RESEARCH SCIENTIST 3, CHUNG LAB, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, is a pivotal role responsible for generating spatial transcriptomic and proteomic optical imaging data of human and non-human primate brains, utilizing the novel technology pipeline established by the Chung Lab, including tissue processing, molecular probe staining, and volumetric data acquisition using light sheet microscopes. Will be a direct contributor to a large NIH UM1 research center, entitled Center for Multi-scale Multi-Omic Human and Non-human Primate Atlas. The primary responsibilities of the research scientist are to independently conduct experiments and optimize various protocols to ensure successful and consistent results; work closely with the collaborating teams across the center to conduct necessary protocol validation experiments; work closely with the Principal Investigator and key personnel of the Center to meet the milestone timeline via routine updates meeting with Project Teams/Programs/Cores for the center; assist with preparation of progress reports for funded research projects; ensure timely data generation and experimental research progress; and independently conduct and lead experiments to meet the requirement of overall center goals with assistance from junior research staff. The full job description is available, here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:2b9750d8-361b-4d87-bcbe-0bae6d0b759f
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, biology, chemistry, or related scientific field; a minimum of five years of experience working in a large research laboratory; strong technical/scientific writing skills; experience with research/grant proposal development, writing and editing; publications record in reputable journals; and supervisory experience. PREFERRED: experience with or willingness to learn new laboratory management software. 2/27/2026