Research Associate Ceol Lab

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Research Associate - Open Rank - Ceol Lab Job Number:
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
Union Code: Non Union Position
-W60
- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date:
March 2, 2026
Work Location: 100% Onsite
Salary Minimum: USD $40,000.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $73,000.00/Yr.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.

This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

The Ceol Laboratory focuses on the role of BMP signaling in cancer and regeneration with a goal of modifying this pathway as a therapeutic strategy. The successful candidate would be a part of an interdisciplinary team of laboratory scientists, clinicians, and computational biologists that collaborate to study BMP signaling in normal tissue and human disease. The candidate will also be open to mentoring focused on development as a scientist and career advancement.

• Basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, protein preparation, gel electrophoresis).
• Mammalian cell culture experience.

• Illumina sequencing library preparation
• Basic bioinformatics and coding in R
• Experience using mouse disease models

• Use cell culture to assess BMP signaling and test BMP-targeting drugs.
• Work with patient-derived tissue to isolate and activate tissue-resident stem cells.
• Organize ordering and stocking of supplies and reagents for the laboratory.

• Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single research project.
• Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used.
• Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps under the direction of the PI or designee.
• Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee.
• Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects.
• Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol
• Assist with performing data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
• Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice.
• Present findings at lab/group meetings
• Monitor laboratory supply levels and order as noted.
• Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.
• Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards.
• Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
• Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
• Provide support with identifying problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions.
• Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab.
• Perform other duties as required.

Duties noted above plus:

• May assist with the training of new lab personnel.
• Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab.
• May assist with…