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EH&S Undergraduate Intern
Job Number: 2021-38936
Category: Administrative Support
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Environmental Hlth & Safety - W800800
Job Type: Part-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Nov. 29, 2021

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the direct supervision of the assigned manager, the Undergraduate Intern is responsible for project-based tasks to support a designated department.  These tasks may be administrative or research oriented, depending on the department. Assigned projects will require basic analytical and communications skills. For research-based departments, the Undergraduate Intern will be responsible for semi-complex laboratory tasks.  Specific job responsibilities will vary by department but may include information gathering data entry, writing, editing and/or laboratory work.  This is a temporary, non-benefitted role.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Administrative):

  • Coordinate and perform advanced administrative tasks
  • Conduct more complex research to assist team members
  • Assist with the preparation of data for projects and studies; compile statistics as required or requested
  • File, retrieve, collect, organize, manage, and distribute information from diverse internal and external sources
  • Perform assigned project tasks within specified timeframes
  • Perform other duties as required

(Research):

  • Perform more advanced experiments according to written protocols
  • Perform normal laboratory maintenance tasks
  • Prepare laboratory media and solutions.
  • Operate  research equipment (i.e. scintillation counters, microscopes, centrifuges, balances) and record results
  • Perform more complex library searches, reading and copying relevant materials.
  • Perform statistical analysis of data, genetic analysis and/or clinical studies.
  • Perform data entry
  • Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree candidate
  • Related experience preferred
  • Basic analytical and communication skills
  • Attention to detail with the ability to collect and record information from a wide variety of sources 
  • Ability to use standard office tools and software (MS-Office)
  • Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours

UMass Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.