Research Scientist , Chung Lab

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1, 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.

• 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 quarterly/annual progress reports for funded research projects;
• ensure timely data generation and experimental research progress;
• independently conduct and lead experiments to meet the requirement of overall center goals with assistance from junior research staff;
• participates in research activities taking place in lab;
• monitoring project deadlines and coordinating with PI/Key Personnel of the center.