POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for complex research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Clinical Research Coordinator) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Senior Research Program Manager oversees the application, implementation, progress, and evaluation of complex multi-year, multi-site research projects. The Senior Research Program Manager coordinates and mobilizes staff, faculty, consultants and other resources at multi-University, project site, and funding agency levels to assure timely and effective implementation of research project work.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction 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.

Postdoctoral Associate in the Cavacini Lab.   A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Lisa Cavacini in the Division of Innate Immunity, Department of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.  Our laboratory conducts discovery and pre-clinical development of biologics to prevent or treat disease.  Diseases include infectious disease (viral and bacterial) and immunoregulatory conditions.  Not only do we discover human monoclonal or VHH antibodies to prevent or treat disease, but also perform IND-enabling studies to progress to clinical trials.  Most of the delivery platforms for these biologics are local delivery to the mucosal tissue.  

The MISSION Behavioral Health Lab at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu/mbhlab/) has an immediate post-doctoral fellow position opening, and we are seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct substance use and mental health treatment research in specialty areas that include chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and homelessness.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Study Coordinator II – Ophthalmology is responsible for coordinating clinical research projects and providing direction for other research staff

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the department head or designee, the Biostatistician III is responsible for the planning, design, review, programming and implementation of special information systems activities.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The EH&S Director of Chemical, Environmental Management & Lab Safety (CELS) is responsible for leading all aspects of UMass Chan Medical School’s Chemical & Lab Safety, and Environmental Management Programs including development, management, and implementation of programs, regulatory compliance, and providing hands on support as well as strong leadership and mentoring in the EH&S CELS Team.   The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and direct the CELS Team in providing services directly to research and clinical laboratories through field consultations, technical guidance, inspections, training, data collection and analysis. This includes administering continual design, development, management, and improvement of chemical & lab safety programs, and environmental management programs for all research and clinical laboratories at UMass Chan, managing complex assessments of risks pertaining to people, property, and the environment to protect from potentially detrimental exposures and releases to a broad range of hazardous chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes, and actively promoting a culture of safety to minimize risk while enhancing compliance.   The EH&S Director of Chemical, Environmental Management & Lab Safety provides technical, regulatory, and administrative support to UMass Chan’s research and clinical laboratory community and Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC). The incumbent ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and sets the CELS Team’s strategic direction to meet emerging chemical, environmental management & lab Safety needs while maintaining close and productive relationships with principal investigators (PIs), researchers and regulators.   The incumbent is part of a multidisciplinary EH&S Management Team acting as the leading subject matter expert within Chemical, Environmental Management and Lab Safety, by coordinating closely with staff to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance the culture of safety, and reduce risk in research settings.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Clinical Research Coordinator) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides culturally appropriate health education, information, outreach and navigation services to patients with chronic health conditions including substance use disorder (SUD). The CHW assists patients with access to services specific to the funded project as well as other resources as applicable and available.  The CHW supports providers through an integrated, team-based practice approach and provides social support and informal counseling, while advocating for individuals and community health needs The CHW possesses a thorough understanding of community resources and culture to address the barriers to care, and to better tailor health messages. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  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.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Director or designee, assists in installation, testing and maintenance of simulation and other equipment pertaining to the inter-professional Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation, iCELS.  Performs technical assistance for iCELS users.  Assists with all aspects of running a simulation including recording scenarios, equipment setup and clean up.  Provides after-hours coverage as needed.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Manager, UMass Cancer Walk & Community Fundraising, the Advancement Specialist, Cancer Walk and Community Fundraising works with individuals and organizations in the community raising funds to advance the mission of UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). The Advancement Specialist will utilize writing, computer, marketing, and public relations skills in these various assignments.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or designee, the Police Officer patrols assigned areas of property used, owned or occupied by the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and areas adjacent to the University/Hospital to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the University/Hospital community by means of an alert and vigilant preventive patrol. University Police Officers deliver a wide variety of services consistent with the needs of the University, its students, staff, patients, and visitors and provide emergency coverage in various classifications.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Regulatory and Compliance Specialist I is responsible for ensuring research regulatory affairs and compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY:  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.

POSITION SUMMARY:  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.     This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Bioinformatician) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

**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 3rd and will end Friday, August 9th. The pay is $16-$17 an hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship with mandatory in person sessions that are part of the program once a week.  About Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) at UMass Chan Medical School    The Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) is a paid internship experience for talented college students.  Individuals historically underrepresented in STEM, health science and medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students that identify from one of the following underrepresented groups in STEM, health science and medicine:  Black/African Americans, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders, individuals with a disability or the first in their family to attend college, are also strongly encourage to apply.   Participants in the EPSIP program benefit from:  - a 10 week, paid summer business internship at UMass Chan with an administrative focus  - a unique opportunity to be guided and mentored for the world of business in academic medicine  - professional development series of lectures, networking, mentoring, resume and job search preparation, and more  - an opportunity to discover their passions and interests and discern which career path is best for you