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This is a position for a Tissue Coordinator at the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC), a brain repository part of the NIH Neuro Bio Bank . The HBTRC is a centralized resource for the collection and distribution of human brain specimens for research. We receive brain donations from across the U.S. and make tissue samples available to investigators worldwide. This research is of critical importance in furthering our understanding of disorders of the nervous system, such as neurological, neuro‑developmental, and psychiatric disorders.

• Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off‑hours.
• Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, interacting with them as needed to ensure that the samples match their request. Coordinate with other Neuro Bio Bank  tissue repositories to fulfill criteria of requested cohort.
• Work with other Tissue Coordinators to maintain an accurate tissue inventory, tracking and storage maintenance of the frozen and fixed tissue inventory.
• Arrange for the annual preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment; responsible for keeping lab equipment clean and running optimally, upgrading equipment as needed, ordering supplies, and keeping the laboratory clean, neat and orderly.
• Participate in conducting visits to the HBTR enduring laboratories.
• Off‑hours brain donation coordination (remotely – carry HBTRC on‑call phone and perform all procedures necessary to arrange for brain donation).
• Contribute to the preparation and updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to your responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Experience with histology, neuropathology, and, particularly, neuroanatomy is strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• The candidate must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, and IT security; integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
• Experience with the出处 medical environment, knowledge of lavage terms related to psychiatry, neurology, and pharmacology, and experience with clinical record use are strongly preferred.
• 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.

The research assistant will work very independently, under general supervision, on all aspects of a research project involving behavioral pharmacinyi and molecular genetic methods in laboratory rodents in the Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior Laboratory. The RA will master, execute, and comprehend protocols involving a variety of routine and non‑routine laboratory experiments at a professional level. They may develop modifications of existing techniques, as appropriate.

In collaboration with other members of the research team, they provide input to the development and improvement of design protocols. They calculate, transcribe, and analyze data using statistical techniques. May be responsible for orienting and training new staff. May serve in a supervisory role in a smaller lab.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

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