Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Clinical Research

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

UMass Chan has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant in the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The right candidate will join a highly experienced team of scientists readily available to share their expertise. The primary duty of the Research Assistant is to provide high-quality flow-cytometry services to support investigators in the UMMS research community on a wide variety of exciting research projects.

The Research Assistant will develop and maintain a high level of proficiency on a variety of state-of-the-art fluorescent cell sorting and analysis platforms. Other duties will be performed as scheduled or needed. On the job training will be provided and career development activities are encouraged.

We are looking for someone who can work well with minimal supervision and with a wide variety of researchers in a service-oriented environment. High people/social skills including listening, teaching & communication are preferred. Fluency in verbal and written English is required. Good problem-solving and organizational skills as well as hands-on, mechanical aptitude with a “can do” attitude are preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

A list of current Core Facility instrumentation and general information on the services we offer can be found on our website: FACS Core Facility

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Research Associate I:

• 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.

Research Associate II:

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 drafting manuscript sessions.

Research Associate III:

Duties noted above plus:

• Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects.
• Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
• Compile and analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications.
• May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as needed; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources.
• Monitor laboratory equipment…