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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts in-depth analysis of research experiments
• Performs complex laboratory experiments
• Interprets data, forms conclusion, and decides on and plans next experiments to be done with a high degree of independence
• Compiles and analyzes data and performs computations using image analysis software, spreadsheets, graphing, and curve fitting software
• May modify protocols and be responsible for a single, independent research project
• Assists in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Reviews literature
• Trains new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators
• Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent 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: (any single or multiple qualification a plus)

• Molecular biology experience and/or
• Nematode experience (including C. elegans)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

May functionally supervise Lab Technicians and Aides

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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