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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator, the Senior Research Scientist performs a variety of complex research experiments laboratory research on topics pertinent to the interests of the research programs of the laboratory. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals wanting to make a huge impact in the world engaging in high quality biological research. Intestinal parasitic worms (hookworms, whipworms, giant roundworms…) are the most common parasitic infections in humans (>1.5 billion infected) and animals (dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry…) worldwide. They inflict great damage on children, pregnant women, working adults, and all the animals they infect. Available drugs are few, with growing resistance. The Aroian Group at UMASS Chan Medical School is a world leader in developing new drugs and vaccines to treat and prevent these parasitic infections in humans and animals while learning about the basic biology of the parasites and their interactions with mammalian hosts. We currently have openings to join our group and engage in this vital and rewarding research.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement experiments designed to further ongoing research projects, in consultation with the principal investigator.
• Organize and analyze data acquired in the course of research projects.
• Write manuscripts and grant applications
• Design and implement research projects in the laboratory
• Responsible for data acquisition, data analysis, and presentation of research results. 
• Train and supervise junior lab personnel, ensuring staff is trained in current methodology and safety procedures in the laboratory.
• Prepare and present data for publication in public forums.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and other research proposals.
• Provide assistance in the general operation of the laboratory.
• Participate regularly in laboratory meetings.
• Stay current with the literature and regularly leads discussions of new reports pertinent to ongoing and proposed projects
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science, or equivalent degree
• 7 years of research experience.
• Familiarity with general laboratory procedures.
• Expertise in specific procedures and instrumentation necessary to complete specific research programs.
• Current knowledge of pertinent literature.
• Oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel to off-site locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (any single or multiple qualification a plus)

• Molecular biology experience and/or
• Nematode experience (including C. elegans) and/or
• In vitro assays with cells or nematodes and/or
• Drug screening
• Medicinal chemistry and/or
• Structure–Activity Relationship (SAR) studies

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises and trains new laboratory personnel and junior members of the laboratory

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.