UMass Medical School

Research Associate I

Requisition 17972

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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, conducts and assists in the development of protocols to execute/perform complex research experiments at the interface of chemistry and biology.

 Assists PI and others in carrying out experiments, maintaining lab organization, recordkeeping, keeping chemical waste records, ordering supplies, and lab neatness.  Writes standard operating procedures, schedules work, analyzes data, writes reports and maintains inventory.  Complies with all safety standards appropriate to this position.  Performs other duties as required. 

Must be well-trained in photophysical characterization and chromatographic methods. Experience with either: 1) cell culture transfection and advanced molecular biology techniques and/or 2) synthetic organic chemistry, is highly desirable. Additional desirable (but not required) skills include fluorescence microscopy, high-throughput screening, enzyme kinetics, and protein purification.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform complex laboratory experiments
* Conduct in-depth analysis of research experiments
* Interpret data form conclusions and decide on and plan the next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence
* Write standard operating procedures schedule work analyze data maintain accurate records and write reports
* Compile and analyze data. Perform computations using image analysis software spreadsheets graphing and curve fitting software
* May modify protocols and be responsible for a single independent research project
* May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals
* Assist in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Review literature
* Train new laboratory personnel students and collaborators
* Comply with all safety and infection control standards
* Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in the Biological Sciences or equivalent experience
* 3 years of relevant research experience
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
* Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
* Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

ABOUT UMMS:

At the University of Massachusetts Medical School, we take seriously our mission to serve the people of Massachusetts. We do this by achieving national distinction in health sciences education, research and public service. In the area of research, UMMS has achieved world-class status. Research is conducted in the laboratory, ambulatory clinic and at the bedside, contributing significantly to medical science and to the state's economy, as well as enhancing our ability to attract outstanding faculty members for all three schools. Extramural research funding totals over $174 million, placing UMMS in the top 40 among the nation's medical schools in funding.  We are also proud to have been awarded the Nobel Prize in 2006 in Physiology or Medicine for Craig C. Mello, PhD, and his colleague Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.

BENEFITS AT UMMS:

We offer highly competitive salaries based on experience and education.    In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including work/life balance programs consisting of meals-to-go, offsite UMass run day care centers, nursing mother rooms, lunchtime seminars, Flexible Work Options, and onsite dry cleaning drop off locations. Also, we offer state retirement, generous time off policies, 13 paid holidays, paid continuing education, health, dental and vision coverage. 

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.