Research Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed. Please note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.

Reporting to the Principle Investigator, the Research Technician will be working in the Optics Group of the A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. The incumbent will perform the day-to-day duties of building and maintain fiber optics probes, designing and 3-D printing components needed for probes and devices, build repair and modify electronic components, assemble NIRS wearable devices, and design and build probes for service contracts. They will also performing general laboratory inventory and organization, maintain orders and supplies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. This section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.

• Adhesive terminate, machine polish and inspect single mode, multi-mode optical fiber and optical fiber bundles with FC, SMA and custom optical fiber connectors.

• Design and 3D print biocompatible optomechanical housings for the patient side of the probe.

• Assemble fibers, housings and micro-optics into a complete probe.

• Validate probe performance with tests on phantom

• Design and print other components needed in the lab

• Help assembly and repair NIRS device

• Assemble wearable NIRS device

• Assemble electronic circuit

• Design and build optical probes for service contract user

• Maintains laboratory notebooks
• Understands and applies basic scientific techniques
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation
• Maintains and orders supplies

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the job.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of fabrication and 3D design
• Basic electronic assembly skills
• Ability to operate machine shop tools
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience will be considered for a Research Technician II position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work will take place in a research laboratory

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.