Independent Lab Research Associate

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School invites applications for a Research Associate III. Working under the Principal Investigator, you will perform complex laboratory experiments, interpret data, and contribute to multiple independent projects while helping manage lab operations.

You will maintain accurate records, review literature, train new personnel, and ensure compliance with safety, IRB/IACUC, and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural science

Master’s degree in biological or natural science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School invites applications for a Research Associate III. Working under the Principal Investigator, you will perform complex laboratory experiments, interpret data, and contribute to multiple independent projects while helping manage lab operations.

You will maintain accurate records, review literature, train new personnel, and ensure compliance with safety, IRB/IACUC, and sponsor requirements.