Research Associate III - Temp

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Worcester, MA

9d•$22 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III independently performs a variety of research experiments and may provide general operational management for the laboratory and its personnel. The position involves conducting complex experiments and research projects, analyzing and presenting data, maintaining records and protocols, and supporting laboratory operations and compliance. This is a temporary position that will end on 8/25/2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural science and at least 3 years of relevant research experience, or a related master’s degree with 1 year of relevant research experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong ability to analyze complex visual data quantitatively and objectively.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects.
Use software relevant to experiments and equipment.
Interpret data, form conclusions, and determine next steps with significant independence under the direction of the PI or designee.
Maintain accurate records and, with approval from the PI or designee, modify protocols.
Review literature, publications, and grants relevant to assigned projects.
Record results according to established laboratory, sponsor, and university protocols.
Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook according to laboratory practice.
Compile and analyze data and present it in a publication-suitable format according to PI specifications.
Present findings at laboratory or group meetings and other forums.
May oversee laboratory supply levels and ordering, and negotiate with suppliers to optimize resources.
Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and maintenance.
Prepare and label buffers, media, and solutions.
Assist with and comply with safety regulations and infection-control standards.
Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, and radiation safety protocols; may write standard operating procedures in compliance with protocols and regulations.
Comply with applicable state, federal, university, and sponsor policies and agreements.
May manage general laboratory operations, including personnel, procedures, and projects.
Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, and implement solutions.
May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols as necessary with PI approval.
Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail.
Perform duties and experiments independently.
Train new laboratory personnel.
May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by the PI or designee.
May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding.
May assist with drafting manuscript sections.
Perform other duties as required.