Under the supervision of the PI, oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, analyze and summarize data and results, maintain research protocols, perform some sample preparation, and assist in writing grants and manuscripts. This position is part of a NIH-supported research effort to develop the biomedical applications of a novel quantitative imaging mass spectrometer methodology. 

NRIMS is involved in over 20 collaborative projects worldwide. NRIMS is part of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and is an affiliated core laboratory of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Manage workflow of lab and schedule analysis for multiple collaborative projects 

- Analyze quantitative images of biological samples using advanced imaging and statistical techniques 

- Maintain logbooks, spreadsheets, tables and figures of data and results 

- Analyze, interpret, and write summaries of results, as soon as data is acquired 

- Assist in writing manuscripts 

- Help set-up experiments 

- Mount, photograph and document samples for analysis 

- Some preparation of cell culture, standards and histological samples for analysis with a state-of-the-art imaging mass spectrometer 

- Follow existing sample preparation protocols as well as develop and document new protocols 

- Interact with collaborators from over 20 different labs worldwide 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: 

- Ph.D in physical sciences, biology or chemistry 

- Excellent organizational and quantitative skills 

- Knowledge of statistics and familiarity with statistical packages 

- Image and data analysis experience 

- Good level of computer literacy (knowledge of Linux/UNIX helpful) - Some programming experience helpful 

- Some experience with cell culture and histological preparation of tissues is desirable 

LOCATION: Cambridge, MA Send cover letter and resume to Yeshe Fenner at yfenner@partners.org