UMass Chan Medical School · 22 hours ago
Research Scientist, Sr
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUMass Chan Medical School is seeking a Senior Research Scientist who will perform complex laboratory research under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, writing manuscripts, and supervising junior lab personnel.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
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 leads discussions of new reports pertinent to ongoing and proposed projects
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in a Biological Science, or equivalent degree
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
Company
UMass Chan Medical School
Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools.
5001-10000 employees
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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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