Research Associate III

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Worcester, MA

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science and 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 in a quantitative and objective manner
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects
Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used
Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps with a significant degree of independence while 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
Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations
Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice
Compile and analyze data, and present in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications
Present findings at lab/group meetings and other forums
May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as noted; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources
Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment
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; may write standard operation procedures in compliance to protocols and specific regulations for the lab
Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements
May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures and projects
Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions
May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI
Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail
Perform duties and experiments with independence
Provide training of new lab personnel
May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budgets guidelines provided by PI or designee
May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding
May assist with drafting manuscripts sections
Perform other duties as required