Postdoc research fellow Full-time

Research Associate Open Rank
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Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Full-Time
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.
This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.
We currently have an opening for a Research Associate to join the expanding laboratory of Marcus Ruscetti, Ph.D. at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical Center. The Ruscetti lab is studying how solid tumors, and in particular prostate and pancreatic cancers, escape the immune detection, and designing new strategies to activate our own immune system to eradicate cancer. Our lab uses innovative mouse modeling approaches, combined with genome editing, screening, and sequencing technologies, to dissect and manipulate tumor suppressor pathways, to elucidate tumor-immune interactions, and to evaluate new drug combinations for treating aggressive solid tumors. This position offers opportunities for career development, including possibly designing and executing independent experiments which could lead to publication.
Research Associate I:
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.
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.
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.
Research Associate II:
May assist with the training of new lab personnel.
Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab.
May assist with drafting manuscript sessions.

Research Associate III:
Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects.
Perform in-depth data analysis and/or mathematical computations.
Compile and analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication according to PI specifications.
May oversee laboratory supply levels and order as needed; Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment.
May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures, and projects.
Provide training of new lab personnel.
May monitor laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by PI or designee.
May assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract funding.
Research Associate IV:
This position will contribute significantly to the management of the research program and will be involved in multiple aspects of the research projects and lab maintenance activities.
Independently design and perform multiple complex laboratory experiments.
Interpret data, form conclusions, and decide on next steps with a high degree of independence.
Maintain laboratory supply levels and order as noted.
Manage laboratory equipment service contracts and coordinate maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Identify and write standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab
Manage daily operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures, and projects.
Mentor and train lab personnel on proper lab conduct and techniques.
Manage laboratory spending in accordance with budget guidelines provided by PI or designee.
Assist with budget and/or operational aspects of grant and contract proposals.
Contribute independently to writing sections for manuscripts and grants.
Direct the activities of research support staff.
Research Associate I

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.
Research Associate II

~ 18 months of relevant research experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 0 years with a related Master's Degree.

Research Associate III

~ 3+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 1 year relevant research experience with a related Master's Degree

Research Associate IV

~ 5+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 3+ years relevant research experience with a related Master's degree.

Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and specialized techniques, including:
Mouse experiments, including surgical procedures, imaging, drug dosing, and organ harvesting
Routine histology, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence
Flow cytometry analysis
Molecular biology procedures such as DNA purification, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting
Work collaboratively to assist Postdoctoral fellows and graduate students with research projects
Collect, record, and analyze data
Assist in the training of others
Prepares laboratory reagents, buffers, media, and other general lab stocks
Assist with lab organizational tasks, including lab supply ordering and purchasing