Research
Company Name:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ResearchResearch Associate II
Agency Name:
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Official Title:
Research Associate II
Functional Title:
Research
Occupational Group:
Biological Science
Position Type:
Not Given
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
$0.00 to $0.00 Annually
Bargaining Unit:
N/A
Shift:
Day
Confidential:
No
Number Of Vacancies:
1
City/Town:
Worcester
Region:
CENTRAL
Facility Location:
Application Deadline:
09-07-2014
Apply Online:
No
Posting ID:
J43178Duties:
Overview:
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Division of Infectious Disease & Immunology is committed to the three core missions of the Department of Medicine: Research, Teaching and Clinical Care. Our dedicated faculty are engaged in cutting edge research on innate immunity and host:pathogen interactions. In addition, we are passionately dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians and scientists to meet the many challenges involved in fighting infectious disorders. Our clinical faculty are equally devoted to providing the best medical care possible for our patients and the best education possible for medical students and doctors in training.
Research focuses on how viruses interact with pattern recognition receptors, including Toll-like receptors and RIG-I-like receptors, to activate inflammatory cytokine responses and produce type I interferons. The lab is currently conducting studies with coxsackie B virus, herpesviruses, and influenza A virus, characterizing their interactions with receptors in different cell types including neutrophils, dendritic cells, and monocytes/macrophages. The lab is also studying the contribution of enteroviruses to type 1 diabetes.
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate II performs a variety of complex research experiments and is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations within the Department.
Responsibilities:
MAJOR
Responsibilities:
Perform complex laboratory experiments and conduct in-depth analysis of research experiments
Write standard operating procedures, schedule work, analyze data, maintain accurate records, and write reports
Report the status of projects and observations to the Department Chair
Ensure departmental computer resources remain functional and provide on-site support to Investigators as requested
Design and execute protocols and experiments, modify protocols as needed, and may be responsible for own research project
Manage laboratory research staff
Responsible for overall laboratory organization including oversight of safety protocols and the maintenance of related records
May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals
Long-range planning for laboratory and departmental equipment maintenance and replacement. Assist in procurement of departmental equipment. Responsible for physical inventory of all equipment, and maintaining records of all equipment acquired, moved off-site, or discarded
Oversee and coordinate the use of centralized departmental facilities
Work with Facilities Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, and Radiation Safety to ensure department facilities and laboratories are in compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations
Assist in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Review literature
Oversee and assist in the training of new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
Comply with all safety and infection control standards
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
Qualifications:
Bachelor-s degree in the Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
5 years of relevant research experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
3
years tissue culture experience
3
years with influenza, or coxsacki B virus or herpes virus
Additional Information:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervise aides, technicians, and associates
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens
UMass Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and those with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to consider UMass Medical School as their employer of choice.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
Find Similar Jobs By Searching On These Words:
Research, Associate, Disease
How To Apply:
Agency Web Address:
The Commonwealth acts in good faith to affirmatively recruit a diverse population.If you wish to self-identify, please click on the links below. Completing this formis voluntary. If you choose to self-identify, please note that all Affirmative Actionand Disability data is kept in a confidential file.Link to Disability Form (return this form to the ADA Coordinator listed below)
to the Veterans Forms (return this form to the Diversity Officer listed below)
Officer:
n/a
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ResearchResearch Associate II
Agency Name:
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Official Title:
Research Associate II
Functional Title:
Research
Occupational Group:
Biological Science
Position Type:
Not Given
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
$0.00 to $0.00 Annually
Bargaining Unit:
N/A
Shift:
Day
Confidential:
No
Number Of Vacancies:
1
City/Town:
Worcester
Region:
CENTRAL
Facility Location:
Application Deadline:
09-07-2014
Apply Online:
No
Posting ID:
J43178Duties:
Overview:
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Division of Infectious Disease & Immunology is committed to the three core missions of the Department of Medicine: Research, Teaching and Clinical Care. Our dedicated faculty are engaged in cutting edge research on innate immunity and host:pathogen interactions. In addition, we are passionately dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians and scientists to meet the many challenges involved in fighting infectious disorders. Our clinical faculty are equally devoted to providing the best medical care possible for our patients and the best education possible for medical students and doctors in training.
Research focuses on how viruses interact with pattern recognition receptors, including Toll-like receptors and RIG-I-like receptors, to activate inflammatory cytokine responses and produce type I interferons. The lab is currently conducting studies with coxsackie B virus, herpesviruses, and influenza A virus, characterizing their interactions with receptors in different cell types including neutrophils, dendritic cells, and monocytes/macrophages. The lab is also studying the contribution of enteroviruses to type 1 diabetes.
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate II performs a variety of complex research experiments and is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations within the Department.
Responsibilities:
MAJOR
Responsibilities:
Perform complex laboratory experiments and conduct in-depth analysis of research experiments
Write standard operating procedures, schedule work, analyze data, maintain accurate records, and write reports
Report the status of projects and observations to the Department Chair
Ensure departmental computer resources remain functional and provide on-site support to Investigators as requested
Design and execute protocols and experiments, modify protocols as needed, and may be responsible for own research project
Manage laboratory research staff
Responsible for overall laboratory organization including oversight of safety protocols and the maintenance of related records
May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals
Long-range planning for laboratory and departmental equipment maintenance and replacement. Assist in procurement of departmental equipment. Responsible for physical inventory of all equipment, and maintaining records of all equipment acquired, moved off-site, or discarded
Oversee and coordinate the use of centralized departmental facilities
Work with Facilities Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, and Radiation Safety to ensure department facilities and laboratories are in compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations
Assist in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Review literature
Oversee and assist in the training of new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
Comply with all safety and infection control standards
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
Qualifications:
Bachelor-s degree in the Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
5 years of relevant research experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
3
years tissue culture experience
3
years with influenza, or coxsacki B virus or herpes virus
Additional Information:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervise aides, technicians, and associates
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens
UMass Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and those with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to consider UMass Medical School as their employer of choice.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
Find Similar Jobs By Searching On These Words:
Research, Associate, Disease
How To Apply:
Agency Web Address:
The Commonwealth acts in good faith to affirmatively recruit a diverse population.If you wish to self-identify, please click on the links below. Completing this formis voluntary. If you choose to self-identify, please note that all Affirmative Actionand Disability data is kept in a confidential file.Link to Disability Form (return this form to the ADA Coordinator listed below)
to the Veterans Forms (return this form to the Diversity Officer listed below)
Officer:
n/a
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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