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Research Associate
Job Number: 2017-29308Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Radiology/Nuclear Medicine - W822500
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 40
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Feb. 12, 2018
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts in-depth analysis of research experiments
- Performs complex laboratory experiments
- Interprets data, forms conclusion, and decides on and plans next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence
- Compiles and analyzes data and performs computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software
- May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project
- Assists in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Reviews literature
- Trains new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
- Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment
- Complies with all safety and infection control standards
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
- 1 year 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
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May functionally supervise Lab Technicians and Aides
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (chemical engineering, polymer science/engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering or chemistry preferred) or Associates degree with 2+ years of engineering and/or research experience
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
- Demonstrated competence in research techniques and execution of protocols
- Judgement and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
- General computer knowledge and ability to work with Microsoft Office products, solid modeling software, and MatLab