GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator, the Senior Research Scientist performs a variety of complex research experiments laboratory research on topics pertinent to the interests of the research programs of the laboratory.     

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are to maintain a clean and healthy environment for laboratory animals and observe animals for their general health and well- being.  The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hour’s coverage as needed.   

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:   Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Project Director, the Social Media Specialist (SMS) will be responsible for the development and oversight of social media campaigns, using social media management software to manage multiple social media feeds, applying social media marketing principles to design engaging content, moderating social media communities, and assisting in gathering and interpretation social media analytic data.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Provost for Clinical Research (OVPR), the Quality Improvement Manager, CCTS is responsible for developing a comprehensive quality improvement initiative to ensure compliance in the day-to-day conduct of clinical studies. The Quality Improvement Initiative, a component of the regulatory domain in the Center for Clinical & Translational Science (CCTS), will encompass internal auditing, and the translation of audit findings to education, training and policy recommendations. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Director, Office of Clinical Research or designee, the Clinical Research Navigator will provide day-to-day support and guidance for clinical investigators and research staff on operational issues and study execution; support and inform initiatives related to electronic information resources such as the Clinical Trial Management System and Electronic Medical Records, inform and support the connection of study sponsors to potential Principal Investigators, serve as the liaison between UMass Medical School (UMMS) and UMass Memorial Medical Center, and the principal point of contact for UMMS in the NIH-sponsored Trial Innovation Network.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Team Lead, Clinical Research Agreements  provides oversight to the review and negotiation of industry clinical trial agreements, including terms and budgets/or sub-awards for the institution.  Actively facilitates and negotiations partnerships with industry and sponsors.  Serve as escalation point for sponsor negotiations.  Ensure contracts are negotiated in line with institutional and governmental requirements.  Serve as key resource for internal and external customers providing guidance and information on contractual matters to ensure requirements for contracts are meet.  Implement training and education programs for University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) community.  Supervise staff as assigned.                                                                                                                                                               

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Department Administrator, or designee, the Grant and Contract Specialist II is responsible for performing diversified and complex administrative, financial, and pre and post-award budgetary functions in support of departmental activities, to include both responsibilities for both restricted and unrestricted departmental funds. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:     Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate II performs a variety of complex research experiments and is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations within the Department.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principle Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of collection and management of data for complex treatment, ancillary, and prevention protocols regulated by the FDA or DHHS, and sponsored by federal agencies, foundations, industrial sponsors or UMass Medical School in support of clinical trials.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principle Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of collection and management of data for complex treatment, ancillary, and prevention protocols regulated by the FDA or DHHS, and sponsored by federal agencies, foundations, industrial sponsors or UMass Medical School in support of clinical trials.   This is a non-benefited, per diem position.

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Data Design Specialist performs a variety of complex computer and software development tasks relating to machine intelligence (MI) and deep learning (DL).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.    

The Horae Gene Therapy Center (GTC) in the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) consists of investigators from several departments engaged in dynamic and collaborative research. The Gruntman lab works closely in collaboration with the Flotte/Keeler lab group and is currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate. We focus on gene therapy for respiratory disease with an emphasis on airway delivery, respiratory physiology, muscle delivery, and immune responses to Adeno-Associated Virus. We are looking for a motivated post-doc to participate in ongoing work in our respiratory physiology core as well as help spear-head work in a newly established COVID-19 animal model core. We are looking for someone with physiology (preferable respiratory) background with preference given to someone with animal model experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required as well as a willingness and ability to work with multiple collaborators. TO APPLY: For further information, please send cover letter, current CV and the names and contact information of three references to: Alisha M Gruntman DVM, PhD at Alisha.Gruntman@umassmed.edu

POSITION SUMMARY:   In collaboration with peers and executives across MassHealth and EOHHS, the Data Warehouse Director - MHE will drive initiatives in the areas of agency-wide data, informatics, and business intelligence in support of MassHealth’s ambitious, nation-leading policy agenda.   The position will be responsible for the overall operation of the MassHealth Data Warehouse, including ongoing production, system performance, strategic and tactical planning, select reporting functions (e.g., Federal reporting) and enhancement/release management. Provides leadership and technical expertise to support MassHealth’s evolving business needs, address internal and external stakeholder concerns (e.g., MassHealth program units, data Trading Partners), and integrate with state-level efforts to consolidate, rationalize and enhance the Commonwealth’s health and human services information infrastructure.   The Director will embed directly into EOHHS and will functionally report to and receive day-to-day supervision from EOHHS Secretariat CIO and MassHealth Chief Data and Informatics Officer. Simultaneously, the Director will be employed by Commonwealth Medicine and will report to the Commonwealth Medicine Entity Information Officer; the Commonwealth Medicine Entity Information Officer will serve as a technical advisor and oversee reporting aspects including strategy, technology, coaching, mentoring as well as benefits and other employment related matters.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Chief Data & Informatics Officer - MHE will serve as the organization’s catalyst to achieve innovation in the area of agency-wide data, informatics, and analytics. Oversee a 40-person data and analytics organization and serves as the key strategist to shape and drive the transformation of MassHealth’s core data and analytics infrastructure and systems. Provides strategic oversight of the Data Warehouse team and works closely with MassHealth leadership and the EOHHS Secretariat Chief Information Officer on various infrastructure elements necessary to implement data and analytics strategies.   This position is aligned with the agency’s commitment to proactively and innovatively address challenges and opportunities posed by changing market forces, regulatory environment, member needs, and value-based care financing and delivery. The Chief Data & Informatics Officer - MHE will be charged with providing technical and strategic expertise in the transformation of the current infrastructure to produce facile, impactful, and actionable data insights; all as a means to improve the health of MassHealth members and lower the cost of healthcare.   The role will be a member of the MassHealth Executive Management Team and will receive functional and day-to-day supervision from MassHealth’s Chief Accountable Care, Analytics and Systems Officer; simultaneously, it will be employed by Commonwealth Medicine and will report to the Commonwealth Medicine Entity Information Officer. The Commonwealth Medicine Entity Information Officer will serve as a technical advisor and oversee all other reporting aspects including strategy, technology, coaching, mentoring as well as benefits and other employment related matters.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:    Under the general direction of the Environmental Health & Safety Sr. Director or designee, the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Officer is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of the Environmental Health & Safety Medical School and/or Hospital based programs at the main and offsite campuses. The EH&S Officer is responsible for maintaining the organizations’ compliance with standards and regulations issued by federal, state, municipal, and accreditation agencies.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Regulatory Specialist will facilitate clinical trial implementation and ensure regulatory compliance for the conduct of clinical research at UMMS/UMMHC.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Project Manager is responsible for implementing multiple research and other projects from inception to completion and overseeing the daily operations.