Research Associate - Open Rank - Wolfe Lab

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        About the role

        Position Summary: 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.

        The Wolfe Laboratory focuses on the development of genome editing tools, such as base editors and prime editors, to employ as new classes of therapeutics for neurological and neuromuscular disorders and cancer. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of laboratory scientists, clinicians, and computational biologists working on therapeutics, with the goal of developing and characterizing novel genome editing systems that could be used in clinical trials.

        Lab information: https://www.umassmed.edu/Wolfe-Lab/

        Responsibilities

        • Research Associate I duties:
          • 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.
        • Research Associate II additional duties:
          • 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 additional duties:
          • 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.
        • Research Associate IV additional duties:
          • 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.
        • Major responsibilities (in addition to the standard set):
          • Participate in the development and characterization of genome editing systems tailored to correct gene mutations common in certain patient populations or kill cancer cells.
          • Participate in the application of these genome editing systems in relevant mouse disease models.
          • Organize ordering and stocking of supplies and reagents for the laboratory.

        Requirements

        • 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.
          • Ability to work in a team environment.
        • Research Associate II (in addition to RA I):
          • 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 (in addition to RA I):
          • 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 (in addition to RA I):
          • 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.

        Skills

        • Experience Required:
          • Basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, plasmid purification).
          • Mammalian cell culture experience.
        • Experience Desired (not required):
          • Genome editing.
          • Illumina sequencing library preparation.
          • Experience using mouse disease models.
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