University of Massachusetts Medical School

Public academic health center educating, researching.

Research Associate 3

Life Sciences ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWorcester, MA, USA$46k - $62kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Biological or Natural Science and at least 3 years of relevant research experience, or a related master's degree and at least 1 year of relevant research experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to analyze complex visual data quantitatively and objectively.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency managing IACUC protocols.
At least 5 years of experience working with mice.
Experience with animal surgeries.
Proficiency collecting samples from mice, including blood and harvested tissues.

Responsibilities

Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects.
Use software relevant to experiments and equipment.
Interpret data, form conclusions, and decide on next steps with significant independence under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee.
Maintain accurate records and modify protocols with the approval of the Principal Investigator or designee.
Review literature, publications, and grants relevant to assigned projects.
Record results according to established laboratory, sponsor, and university protocols.
Perform in-depth data analysis and mathematical computations.
Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook according to laboratory practice.
Compile and analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication according to Principal Investigator specifications.
Present findings at laboratory or group meetings and other forums.
Oversee laboratory supply levels, place orders as needed, and negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources.
Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and maintenance.
Prepare and label buffers, media, and solutions.
Assist with and comply with safety regulations and infection control standards.
Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, and radiation safety protocols; write standard operating procedures as needed in compliance with protocols and laboratory-specific regulations.
Comply with applicable state, federal, university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
Manage general laboratory operations, including personnel, procedures, and projects, as needed.
Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, and implement appropriate solutions.
Create new protocols or modify defined protocols as necessary and with Principal Investigator approval.
Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail.
Perform duties and experiments independently.
Train new laboratory personnel.
Monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by the Principal Investigator or designee.
Assist with budget and operational aspects of grant and contract funding.
Assist with drafting manuscript sections.
Perform other duties as required.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects
Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used
Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while under the direction of the PI or designee
Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee
Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects
Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol
Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations
Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice
Compile and analyze data, and present in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications
Present findings at lab/group meetings and other forums
May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources
Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment
Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.
Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards
Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab
Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements
May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects
Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions
May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI
Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail
Perform duties and experiments with independence
Provide training of new lab personnel
May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee
May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding
May assist with drafting manuscripts sections
Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science and 3+ years of relevant research experience or a related Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant research experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
Ability to work in a team environment

Additional Information

Proficient with managing IACUC protocols

At least 5 years of experience working with mice

Experience with animal surgeries

Proficient with collecting samples from mice (blood, harvesting tissues)

Compensation: 46000 to 62000 (USD)

About the Company

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Public academic health center educating, researching.

Public academic health sciences center that educates future doctors, scientists and nurses; conducts biomedical and clinical research; and runs clinical trials while providing health‑care services through its graduate schools and the ForHealth Consulting and MassBiologics divisions. ForHealth Consulting offers care management and consulting to improve care delivery and health policy for government agencies, nonprofits and health care organizations. MassBiologics develops and produces vaccines, plasma derivatives and monoclonal antibodies at an FDA‑licensed nonprofit facility. The school’s goal is to advance medicine by training leaders, conducting collaborative research and translating discoveries into practical health solutions that raise health outcomes for families and communities.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $182.6M
Headquarters: Worcester, MA
Founded: 1962

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