GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Nurse Coordinator I is responsible to carry out all delegated tasks related to complex protocols testing investigational drugs, devices, or research interventions. The Research Nurse Coordinator I is a primary resource for study protocol conduct acting as a liaison between the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 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.    

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**   Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.):  Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics: - What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion? - In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels? - In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional? This internship program will begin Monday June 5th and will end Friday, August 11th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship.   

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**   Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.):  Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics: - What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion? - In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels? - In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional? This internship program will begin Monday June 5th and will end Friday, August 11th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship.   

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Public Provider Reimbursement (PPR) Department within the Center for Health Care Finance Solutions conducts statewide business services for several health and human services agencies of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to maximize revenue for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Revenue is obtained from private, state and federal resources to reimburse the Commonwealth for the costs of health care and related services provided by public institutions and community-based programs.  The PPR Specialist is responsible for performing medical billing and claiming functions, activities to identify and coordinate access to health care insurance and related benefits, and administrative and clerical duties.    

  GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of a member of the faculty, the Bioinformatician is responsible for the design, development, evaluation and iterative modification of a technical infrastructure to expedite the quantitative evaluation of data resulting from studies that are laboratory based.  The position will entail the establishment and maintenance of applicable in-house bioinformatics resources and interaction with individual lab members on customized research projects, as well independent projects that are solely computational. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of a member of the faculty, the Bioinformatician is responsible for the design, development, evaluation and iterative modification of a technical infrastructure to expedite the quantitative evaluation of data resulting from studies that are laboratory based.  The position will entail the establishment and maintenance of applicable in-house bioinformatics resources and interaction with individual lab members on customized research projects, as well independent projects that are the solely computational.   

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Fazzio Lab (https://www.umassmed.edu/fazziolab/) has an opening for a Research Associate I. The lab studies the mechanisms by which chromatin structure and chromatin-associated RNA regulates gene expression and cell fate, and how these processes are disrupted in disease. The position will provide exposure to state of the art molecular, genomics, and systems biology approaches.   The primary responsibilities will be: - Conducting research. Most of the time will be spent working closely with the principal investigator and senior lab members to carry out an independent research project and collaborate with other lab members on their projects, as needed. - Assisting with lab management. Some amount of time will be spent helping with day-to-day operations in the lab, which includes maintaining supplies and stocks, and managing equipment. Opportunities include: - Training in cutting-edge molecular biology, genomics, and systems approaches in mammalian cells and mouse models - Authorship on publications - Working in a highly interactive and collaborative environment - Participating in research activities in the Department of Molecular, Cell & Cancer Biology, and other programs on campus Ideal candidates will: - Have a Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, or a related area - Have some previous lab experience working independently to design, perform, and analyze experiments - Commit to a position for at least 2 years  

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 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. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Program Manager or designee, the Disability Reviewer II leads and performs diverse work for multiple State disability determination agencies, Public Retirement Systems and assessments / reviews for the Office of Clinical Affairs and other UMass entities or State agencies.  These assessments may include the review of medical evidence, psychiatric evidence, vocational profiles, state statues and guidelines and any other pertinent evidence to determine whether an individual meets the standards in accord with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The diversity of work carries with it significant responsibilities in that the outcome results in the awarding or denial of benefits to the applicant and/or retiree.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Program Manager or designee, the Disability Reviewer II leads and performs diverse work for multiple State disability determination agencies, Public Retirement Systems and assessments / reviews for the Office of Clinical Affairs and other UMass entities or State agencies.  These assessments may include the review of medical evidence, psychiatric evidence, vocational profiles, state statues and guidelines and any other pertinent evidence to determine whether an individual meets the standards in accord with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The diversity of work carries with it significant responsibilities in that the outcome results in the awarding or denial of benefits to the applicant and/or retiree.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Program Manager or designee, the Disability Reviewer II leads and performs diverse work for multiple State disability determination agencies, Public Retirement Systems and assessments / reviews for the Office of Clinical Affairs and other UMass entities or State agencies.  These assessments may include the review of medical evidence, psychiatric evidence, vocational profiles, state statues and guidelines and any other pertinent evidence to determine whether an individual meets the standards in accord with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The diversity of work carries with it significant responsibilities in that the outcome results in the awarding or denial of benefits to the applicant and/or retiree.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Program Manager or designee, the Disability Reviewer II leads and performs diverse work for multiple State disability determination agencies, Public Retirement Systems and assessments / reviews for the Office of Clinical Affairs and other UMass entities or State agencies.  These assessments may include the review of medical evidence, psychiatric evidence, vocational profiles, state statues and guidelines and any other pertinent evidence to determine whether an individual meets the standards in accord with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The diversity of work carries with it significant responsibilities in that the outcome results in the awarding or denial of benefits to the applicant and/or retiree.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Program Manager or designee, the Disability Reviewer II leads and performs diverse work for multiple State disability determination agencies, Public Retirement Systems and assessments / reviews for the Office of Clinical Affairs and other UMass entities or State agencies.  These assessments may include the review of medical evidence, psychiatric evidence, vocational profiles, state statues and guidelines and any other pertinent evidence to determine whether an individual meets the standards in accord with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The diversity of work carries with it significant responsibilities in that the outcome results in the awarding or denial of benefits to the applicant and/or retiree.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general supervision of the Operations and Training Specialist or designee, this position is responsible for coordinating client appointments for Consultative Examinations (CE) by medical and psychiatric providers within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  This position performs complex and varied duties associated with the coordination of departmental administrative functions through the use of the DEScovery computer system as well as Word, Excel, Access and Outlook applications.  The Provider Management Coordinator is the primary contact for the community-based DES provider network, interfacing between disability reviewers requesting examinations and the CE network provider performing examinations.  This position makes complex decisions regarding protected healthcare information (PHI) based on the Federal regulations regarding the protection of health information under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.                                                                     In addition, this position conducts business across all departments within DES.  The Provider Management Coordinator is responsible for all functions involving providers for the DES CE provider panel, comprised of approximately 150 clinicians located throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Decisions made in this area directly impact the timeline for the disability review process and for the determination of benefits for MassHealth and other agency applicants.  This position is the primary hub for all coordination of medical and psychiatric examinations, and interacts with clients, providers, and DES staff regarding establishing client appointments.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, this position provides direct administrative support and services necessary for the completion of professional medical responsibilities and functions for DES’ skilled professional medical personnel (SPMP), i.e. DES Physician and Psychologist Advisors, Disability and Appeals Reviewers, Program Managers and the Clinical Manager. The Disability Assistant makes complex decisions regarding protected healthcare information, based on the Federal Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).  This position is responsible for exercising judgment on all administrative and clerical aspects of the case in conjunction with and at the direction of DES SPMP.  The Disability Assistant is a primary customer service interface for DES’ SPMP with clients and external agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY:  A six-month, full-time co-op position in the RNA Therapeutics Institute (RTI) at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester available to undergraduate chemistry and life sciences majors. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of RNA therapeutics has become significantly better known to scientific and lay communities worldwide. Oligonucleotides, including small interfering RNAs and antisense oligonucleotides, are creating a new class of medicines to treat genetic disorders such as neurodegenerative and other rare diseases. The work of synthesizing oligonucleotides for research and pharmaceutical use is an exciting combination of systematic production and scientific discovery, and chemists with oligo synthesis experience are in high demand in both industry and academia. Undergraduates interested in a career or further education in chemistry, or the life sciences will find the RTI to be a collaborative environment where students are treated as peer scientists and encouraged to participate in the many levels of experimental design, execution, discussion, and dissemination. Previous discoveries made at the RTI have resulted in the creation of pharmaceutical companies and the development of medicines being used to treat patients. Recent oligonucleotide chemists from the RTI have been recruited to well-paid positions in industry and accepted into prestigious graduate programs and medical schools.   ABOUT THE RNA THERAPEUTICS INSTITUTE AND UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL: The RNA Therapeutics Institute faculty are recognized as scientific trailblazers, and include a Nobel Laureate, a Gairdner Prize recipient, the 2018 RNA Society early and mid-career award recipients, two National Academy of Sciences members, a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, and three Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. UMass Chan Medical School is ranked 10th nationwide for primary care education and 21st in National Institutes of Health funding among the 140 medical schools, public and private, that receive NIH funding.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director, the Associate Director manages and oversees the daily functioning of all direct reports supporting assigned contracted clinical work. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and necessary procedures governing the assigned contract(s) work requirements. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Associate Software Engineer functions in all phases of applications development. This position assists with analysis of user needs, software and database design, programming and life cycle development of all business and clinical applications.   The Software Engineer - Associate will work with other engineers in the design and development of software applications that support the demands of UMass Chan academic, research and business needs.  They may also participate in the evaluation and research of 3rd party software and conduct feasibility studies to determine appropriate solutions. Performs duties in a manner consistent with a complex, diverse, dynamic hardware and software environment and serves a complex medical/education community.   This position requires a developer that is in touch with new trends and is familiar with rapid development. The position requires individuals to be detail oriented, organized, independent, responsible and accountable.

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**   Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.):  Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics: - What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion? - In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels? - In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional? This internship program will begin Monday June 5th and will end Friday, August 11th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship.