Requisition Number | 2024-45954 | # of Openings | 1 | Posted Date | Day | Shift | Exempt | Exempt/Non-Exempt Status | Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional |
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pathology Department at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School specifically focuses on immunology and immunopathology research, with the purpose of uncovering cellular mechanisms that drive disease. The NIH-funded laboratory team, led by Dr. Kiera Clayton, is currently looking to fill the position of Research Technician I or II, entry level immunologist positions. Research interests include the characterization of human NK cell, CD8+ T cell, and Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell responses to HIV-infected macrophages and identifying pathways involved in perforin/granzyme resistance with the goal of designing therapies to eliminate HIV-infected macrophages (https://www.clayton-lab.org/). Many of these projects involve collaborations with established labs at various universities and hospitals, including Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, MIT, the Ragon Institute, Boston University, and Weill Cornell Medicine. Additional networks with startup and mid-level biotech companies are also established. The ideal candidate for this position would have a background in immunology, virology, and biochemistry, an interest in a career in medical sciences, and experience working in a previous laboratory setting. Training provided would prepare the candidate for graduate school, medical school, or a Research Associate position in industry. Experimental day-to-day work will include working with human samples, making HIV stocks, performing live infections, flow cytometry, molecular cloning, and microscopy.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research Associate I:
Research Associate II:
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Research Associate III:
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Research Associate IV:
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Research Associate I
Research Associate II
Research Associate III
Research Associate IV