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Research Associate
Job Number: 2018-30597
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Molecular Cell & Cancer Biology - W495000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 40
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: March 23, 2018

 

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMASS Medical) is a group of diverse businesses that make a significant contribution and impact in higher education, medical research, healthcare consulting/delivery and biotechnology throughout the commonwealth and the world. 

 

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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

 

A position is available in the Lawson Lab in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology (MCCB) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  This position will provide technical and logistical support for an active biomedical research laboratory that utilizes the zebrafish as a model system to study blood vessel development. 

 

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior working experience with zebrafish embroys
  • PCR-based genotyping on zebrafish embryos and adults. 

 

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. 

The successful candidate will conduct research experiments and assist others in executing lab protocols and research experiments, primarily to do the following:

  • Perform PCR-based genotyping on zebrafish embryos and adults.
  • Perform whole mount in situ hybridization and immuonstaining on fixed zebrafish embryos.
  • Construct plasmids using common molecular biology techniques (e.g. restriction digest, gel purification, ligation, sequencing, etc.).
  • Perform standard cell culture techniques, including groath and maintenance of primary human endothelial cell lines and transfections
  • Express and purify recombinant proteins in E. coli  

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