Research Associate I - Per Diem

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Research Associate I to assist in laboratory operations under the direction of the PI. You will perform research experiments and support a single project, while maintaining accurate records and following safety regulations.

Your responsibilities include data interpretation, applying appropriate software to experiments, presenting findings at group meetings, and assisting with literature reviews and protocol documentation in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to analyze data quantitatively and objectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and manage a single research project.
• Utilize software relevant to experiments and equipment used.
• Interpret data and determine next steps under the PI guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and modify protocols with PI approval.
• Review literature, publications and grants relevant to the project.
• Record results according to lab, sponsor & university protocol.
• Assist with data analysis and computations.
• Maintain a detailed lab notebook per lab practice.
• Present findings at lab/group meetings.
• Monitor laboratory supply levels and order as needed.
• Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc.
• Assist with and comply with safety regulations and infection control standards.
• Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols.
• Comply with all policies and agreements.
• Provide support identifying problems and proposing resolutions.
• Draft standard operating procedures in line with EHS lab regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Lab safety fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience


• Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products


• Ability to analyze data in a quantitative and objective manner.


• Ability to work in a team environment