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Research Scientist
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UMass Amherst is a leading public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the university provides a rich cultural environment in a picturesque setting close to major urban centers.
The university is part of the Five Colleges consortium, which includes Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College, adding to the region's intellectual energy.
Job SummaryThe Research Fellow will work closely with lab members under the supervision of Dr. Alissa Rothchild to support the lab's research efforts and contribute to ongoing projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Research FocusThe Rothchild lab is dedicated to understanding the role of macrophages as innate immune sentinels in the lung during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, a pathogen of global health significance. The lab employs a combination of immunological and microbiological techniques in a mouse model of infection to uncover mechanisms of immune regulation and potential therapeutic targets.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the lab's mouse colony, including genotyping and colony maintenance.
- Conduct research experiments in BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities with pathogenic bacteria.
- Collect and analyze tissue samples.
- Order and organize supplies and reagents.
- Prepare media and reagents for experiments.
- Organize and analyze data.
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a research team.
- Ability to work with mouse models and perform Biosafety Level-3 work.
- Experience maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and records, data collection, and analysis.
- Proficient computer skills, including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
- 12-18 months of laboratory experience or a related Master's degree.
- Experience in animal model techniques, including handling, injecting, and genotyping mice.
- Experience in basic molecular and cell biology techniques, including sterile technique and reagent preparation.
- Experience in immunology techniques, including multicolor flow cytometry and immunofluorescent microscopy.
- Experience in microbiology techniques, including bacterial culture and in vitro infection models.
The Research Fellow will work in a lab environment, with the ability to work independently and as part of a research team. Training in immunology and microbiology techniques will be provided as needed.
BenefitsThe position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic work environment. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all employees.
