GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principle Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC) 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.    

INSTITUTION: UMASS Medical School DEPARTMENT:  Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology   ADDRESS: 364 Plantation St. LRB804, Worcester, MA 01605 CONTACT PERSON: William Kobertz PHONE:  508-856-8861 FAX:  508-856-8867 E-MAIL: william.kobertz@umassmed.edu WEBSITE: https://www.umassmed.edu/kobertzlab/ DATE OF AVAILABILITY: immediate DURATION: 2 – 3 years SALARY: NIH scale   JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. William Kobertz. This position is for an applicant who will use cellular imaging and electrophysiological techniques to fluorescently visualize extracellular K+ over the varied cardiomyocyte landscape.  Applicants are expected to be able to design and conduct experiments independently.   JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full-time postdoctoral position requiring a Ph. D. in biophysics, physiology, or related field.    AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology with mammalian cells is required. Isolation and culturing of primary mammalian cardiomyocytes, and patch-clamp fluorometry expertise is desired, but not required.   TO APPLY: Applicant should send or email their CV, to William Kobertz at william.kobertz@umassmed.edu including the names of three references.   APPLICATION DEADLINE: until filled  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor – Facilities, the Assistant Director is responsible for managing the day to day maintenance, repair and operation of all building systems and services. Responsible for maintenance and repair of systems that include plumbing, HVAC, gases, steam, finishes and electrical and services that include janitorial, security, snow and refuse removal.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Senior Physicist, and working closely with the Director of Operations, the Manager of Informatics and Computing, and the Manager of Data Management, the Senior Research Dosimetrist is responsible for the dosimetry review program and ensuring that the programs and the resources available meet the obligations of the grant.      

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of  clinical research protocols. 

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Project Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of project schedules, tracking progress, and anticipating and resolving project delays.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:   Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Nurse Supervisor provides nursing care and participates as a member of the mental health treatment team in an intensive adolescent treatment program.  Perform nursing activities in accordance with licensures by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies and procedures of the patient care area.  Assist with the delivery of direct care, including provision for safety and milieu activities.  Take an active role in re-acclimating individuals to the larger community.  Provides trauma informed care and promotes a person-centered, skills-based collaborative philosophy.  The Nurse Supervisor participates in a process of continuous learning and demonstrates openness to evolving philosophies of practice, including restraint and seclusion prevention.

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.    

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, or designee, the Nurse Reviewer II-Case Management Pediatrics is responsible for providing administrative case management as part of the Community Case Management Program. This position is responsible for the authorization, coordination and facilitation of community long term care services for program Members. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Reviewer II is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the care needs of Members requiring community based services. This position fosters and promotes continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with nursing providers, state agency staff, acute care hospitals and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services.

The University of Massachusetts Medical School - Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Job Description Postdoctoral Associate, Guertin Lab, UMass Medical School, Nutrient Sensing, Brown Adipose Tissue   We invite outstanding candidates to apply for a post-doctoral position to investigate the biology of brown adipose tissue and its role in whole body metabolism.  Specific aims include combining genetics, metabolomics, and in vivo stable isotope tracing to discover new mechanisms of thermoregulation and organ communication by metabolite sharing.  The long term goal is to understand how brown fat contributes to metabolic fitness in health and disease.  This position is part of an exciting and highly interactive collaboration with Dr. Cholsoon Jang at UC Irvine and will provide extensive opportunities to apply state-of-the-art techniques in genomics/genome engineering, imaging, and metabolomics.   Qualifications: Education, experience and skills required for consideration: - Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related disciplines - Strong work ethic, highly motivated to apply skills towards solving biological problems - Excellent analytical skills and independent judgement - Highly collegial and works well as a team member - Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with precision and tact - Meticulous record keeping, proficiency with databases To Apply:   Applicants should submit the following materials by email to Prof. David Guertin at David.guertin@umassmed.edu: a letter describing current research activities and your interest in this position, a CV (including a complete list of publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be your Ph.D. advisor.

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.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:     Under the general supervision of the Lead Operating Engineer or designee, the Building System Operating Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the building and its operating systems.  Respond to all building related problems reported by the staff, patients and visitors.  Perform preventive maintenance procedures for systems, as assigned.   This position is a rotating shift.     

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 direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.   The Thompson lab is a chemical biology lab that specializes in the development of small molecule probes of protein function and chemical proteomics and is looking for a candidate with experience in chemistry, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology.

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 Thompson lab is a chemical biology lab that specializes in the development of small molecule probes of protein function and chemical proteomics and is looking for a candidate with experience in chemistry, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Associate Chief Information Officer or designee, the Data Scientist is responsible for modeling complex clinical and research problems, discovering insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical, algorithmic, mining and visualization techniques. In addition to advanced analytic skills, this role is also proficient at integrating and preparing large varied datasets, designing specialized database and computing environments, and presenting results. Data Scientists work closely with clients, project/program managers, and other IT teams to turn data into actionable information and knowledge that can be used to make sound organizational decisions. Core traits include creative thinking, innovative proposals, and expert data mining techniques. They will need to validate their findings using an experimental and iterative approach.  In addition, he/she will perform diverse and complex duties in a manner consistent with a dynamic and active biomedical education and research community.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, the Skilled Laborer I performs tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge in connection with the maintenance, care, and beautification of the Medical Center Grounds. The Skilled Laborer I will also assists others trades, as required.

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

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Nurse Coordinator II is responsible to carry out all delegated tasks related to complex protocols testing investigational drugs, devices, or research interventions. The Research Nurse Coordinator II is a primary resource for study protocol conduct acting as a liaison between the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), clinical partners (ex. University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care (UMMHC)), the Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and sponsors to ensure good clinical practice standards (GCP) throughout the life cycle of the study.