Senior Research Associate Job at University of Massachusetts Medical School
University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, MA 01605
Overview:
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.
Project Description: Multidisciplinary research team investigating (a) virus entry mechanisms and neutralization using Influenza and SARS-CoV2 as model systems, (b) elucidate the roles of HA-mediated and Spike-mediated membrane fusion, and (c) develop the next generation of viral entry inhibitors and small molecule antivirals
Responsibilities:
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.
Project Description: Multidisciplinary research team investigating (a) virus entry mechanisms and neutralization using Influenza and SARS-CoV2 as model systems, (b) elucidate the roles of HA-mediated and Spike-mediated membrane fusion, and (c) develop the next generation of viral entry inhibitors and small molecule antivirals
Responsibilities:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and has high-level of initiative
- Strong scientific curiosity, passionate about novel technologies, and ability to perform molecular and virological assays
- Expertise with BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens and skills in biocontainment procedures is preferred
- Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills
- Work professionally and productively with coworkers of interdisciplinary skills
- Ability to travel to off-site locations
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