Research Associate I

1 month ago


Worcester, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • 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

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
Additional Information

Research Associate I position is available in the laboratory of Claudio Punzo at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. The Punzo-Lab is part of the Department of Ophthalmology, Neurobiology and the Gene Therapy Center. The focus of the lab is on retinal degenerative diseases that lead to blindness. Areas of interest in the laboratory include the study of photoreceptors metabolism and how changes in metabolism contribute to vision loss. The position involves mouse work including husbandry maintenance and genotyping (tagging, tailing and PCR). The prospective candidate will maintain the mouse colony, perform histological procedures such as cryo and paraffin sectioning, and learn related molecular biology procedures. While familiarity with the retina and these procedures is not required it will be considered as a plus.



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