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Research Associate I- $2k sign on bonus!
Job Number: 2022-39461
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Molecular Medicine - W400900
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 42
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: May 6, 2022

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of complex research experiments.

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals wanting to make a huge impact in the world engaging in high quality biological research. Intestinal parasitic worms (hookworms, whipworms, giant roundworms…) are the most common parasitic infections in humans (>1.5 billion infected) and animals (dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry…) worldwide. They inflict great damage on children, pregnant women, working adults, and all the animals they infect. Available drugs are few, with growing resistance. The Aroian Group at UMASS Chan Medical School is a world leader in developing new drugs and vaccines to treat and prevent these parasitic infections in humans and animals while learning about the basic biology of the parasites and their interactions with mammalian hosts. We currently have openings to join our group and engage in this vital and rewarding research.

 

 

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.

                                                                                                           

 

REQUIRED 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (any single or multiple qualification a plus)

  • Molecular biology experience and/or
  • Nematode experience (including C. elegans) and/or
  • In vitro assays with cells or nematodes and/or
  • Drug screening

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

May functionally supervise aides, technicians, and associates

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

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