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Research Associate I
Worcester, Massachusetts
Source: UMass Chan Medical School careers · View original posting
Employer job description
From UMass Chan Medical School's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
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.
The Chandraker Lab is seeking a Research Associate-I to support two core research areas: the expansion of regulatory T cells (Tregs) from kidney transplant recipients, including characterization of the expanded cells and their exosomes, and the development of an epithelial cell model to study MUC1 kidney disease. Responsibilities include patient sample collection, processing, and storage; cell culture; flow cytometry; cell-based assays; and general lab maintenance.
Responsibilities
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
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
Responsibilities
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
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
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