Research Technician - Jazayeri Lab

## Research Technician I - Jazayeri Lab Apply:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R-4648

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** Lab Overview
** The Jazayeri Lab (Jazlab), led by Dr. Mehrdad Jazayeri at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT, conducts multidisciplinary research on the neural basis of cognition in humans and animal models — spanning the fields of systems, computational, and cognitive neuroscience. Using cutting-edge brain recording and perturbation tools, the lab studies neural activity as animals perform complex tasks, with the goal of understanding the fundamental mechanisms of how the brain computes and represents information.

For more information, visit https://jazlab.org/  
** About the Role
** We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented
** Research Technician I
** to join the Jazayeri Lab. This is a fantastic opportunity to support innovative research in a social, collaborative, and supportive environment. The role is approximately 50/50 between animal care and wet lab responsibilities, and is well-suited for a candidate with a science background who is completely comfortable working with non-human primates and thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain 2–3 years of hands-on research experience before pursuing graduate or professional school. The role is designed as a meaningful stepping stone, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects and develop a strong foundation in systems neuroscience.  
** What We Provide
*** A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
* Exposure to a wide variety of research tasks and state-of-the-art experimental techniques in systems neuroscience.
* Potential opportunity to attend the Society for Neuroscience (SFN) annual conference.
* Weekly lab and team meetings to stay connected to the science and the broader research community.
* Mentorship and networking opportunities with Dr. Jazayeri and the broader Jazlab research team.
* A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment working alongside researchers and technicians from MIT and affiliated institutions.  
** What You'll Do
**** Animal Care (~50% of role):
*** Provide daily husbandry care for non-human primates (monkeys), including feeding, watering, and general welfare monitoring.
* Perform chamber cleaning and maintenance for monkey subjects.
* Conduct behavior-based observation, training, and data collection.
* Assist with surgeries and provide pre- and post-operative care.
* Conduct or support MRI procedures under the direction of senior researchers.
** Wet Lab (~50% of role):
*** Prepare lab materials and supplies in accordance with established lab protocols.
* Sterilize supplies and maintain lab equipment to ensure a safe and functional research environment.
* Support environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance, including leading and preparing for lab inspections.
** General Research Support:
*** Record and collect experimental data under the direction of senior researchers and postdocs.
* Partner with researchers and other technicians in a collaborative, team-oriented capacity.
* Contribute to existing research…