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The Research Associate I - NEP position at Medical School is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Research field.

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Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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$40,000 – $43,000 Yearly Salary

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Overview

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.

The Hemond Lab (https://www.umassmed.edu/hemondlab/) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu/umasschan/) is seeking a Research Associate for investigations of human, in-vivo MRI biomarker development, assessment and translation for multiple sclerosis. Our laboratory is interdisciplinary and collaborative. We are located at the University Campus in Worcester, MA, which is about 1 hour from both Boston, MA and Providence, RI.

Relevant recent publications from the lab:

o Lele et al., MSJ-ETC, 2025. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40873659/)

o Hemond et al., Brain Communications 2025 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40496668/)

o Al Gburi et al, MSJ 2025. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39819146/)

o Hemond et al., MSJ 2022. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35748669/)

Responsibilities

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

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

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 I - NEP in Worcester, Massachusetts at Medical School

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