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Research Scientist, Sr Job Number: 2024-47082
Category: Research
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Psychiatry-SPARC - W833014
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 46
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Sept. 27, 2024
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Senior Research Scientist performs a variety of complex laboratory research experiments on topics pertinent to the interests of the research programs of the laboratory.
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 lead discussions of new reports pertinent to ongoing and proposed projects.
* Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* 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.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the general direction of the Principal 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.
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