Summary
Location
Worcester
Type
full-time
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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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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
REQUIRED 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
Other facts
About University of Massachusetts Medical School
ForHealth Consulting partners with purposeful organizations, including state Medicaid agencies and health and human services organizations, to make the healthcare experience better for all – more equitable, effective, and accessible. We know that to do this, we need to address every aspect of the system – how we pay for it, how we manage information, and how we deliver quality care to everyone. As part of UMass Chan Medical School, we leverage world-class expertise to create transformational solutions across the health and human services system. ForHealth Consulting believes in the power of collaboration and a shared purpose – together, we can make healthcare better.
What you'll do
- The Research Associate III will perform complex laboratory experiments and manage independent research projects while maintaining accurate records and compliance with safety regulations. They will also oversee lab operations, train personnel, and present findings at meetings.
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