Research Associate I

Research Associate I

Minimum Salary

US-MA-Worcester

Job Location

5 months ago(5 / 14 / 2025 2 : 22 PM)

Requisition Number

2025-48124

# of Openings

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Exempt

Exempt / Non-Exempt Status

Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

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

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :