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Research Lab Tech I
Job Number: 2019-32486
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Dermatology - W710020
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 14
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: March 15, 2019

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

We are recruiting a lab technician to work within our growing research group in the Dermatology Department to study vitiligo. The potential candidate would work with our senior research scientists and lab members to prepare 2D skin cultures, histological and stained samples, and to learn 3D skin culture techniques, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry techniques. Knowledge of cell culture and tissue section techniques a strong plus. The successful candidate must be comfortable presenting data in lab meetings and to potential collaborators, and willing to work within a diverse team of scientists to accomplish a common goal.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods
  • Assist in more complex laboratory tasks
  • Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
  • Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations
  • Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Comply with all safety and infection control standards
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to perform duties independently
  • Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

None

 

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens. 

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