UMass Chan Medical School · 1 day ago
Research Associate - Wolfe Lab
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expUMass Chan Medical School is seeking a Research Associate to provide operational support to the Wolfe Laboratory. The successful candidate will perform laboratory experiments, assist with data analysis, and contribute to the development of genome editing tools for therapeutic applications.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
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
Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval 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
Prepare and label buffers, media, solutions, etc
Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards
Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
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
Perform other duties as required
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
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; negotiate with suppliers to optimize available resources
Monitor laboratory equipment service contracts and monitor maintenance on laboratory equipment
May manage general operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures, and projects
May create new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI
Prioritize and perform several tasks or procedures simultaneously with attention to detail
Perform duties and experiments with independence
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
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
Monitor and enforce all safety regulations and infection control standards
Identify and write standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab
Train on IACUC, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
Manage daily operations of the laboratory, including lab personnel, procedures, and projects
Identify problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions
Develop and implement new protocols and/or modify defined protocols, as necessary, and with the approval of the PI
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
Negotiate with vendors to optimize available resources
Contribute independently to writing sections for manuscripts and grants
Direct the activities of research support staff
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors 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
Ability to work in a team environment
18 months of relevant research experience with a Bachelors Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 0 years with a related Masters Degree
3+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelors Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 1 year relevant research experience with a related Masters Degree
5+ years of relevant research experience with a Bachelors Degree in Biological or Natural Science or 3+ years relevant research experience with a related Masters degree
Basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, plasmid purification)
Mammalian Cell culture experience
Preferred
Genome editing
Illumina Sequencing library preparation
Experience using mouse disease models
Company
UMass Chan Medical School
Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.6MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCommonwealth of Massachusetts
2025-11-18Grant· $2M
2024-04-03Grant· $11.6M
Leadership Team
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Marc Uknis
Adjunct Associate Professor Of Surgery, Microbiology & Applied Physiology
Michael Collins
Chancellor
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