POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Manager/Department Head or designee, the Administrative Assistant II coordinates and performs a variety of confidential and complex administrative duties independently with minimal direction.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of a Senior Clinical Veterinarian or designee, the Animal Surgery Supervisor provides pre- and postoperative care and supervision of laboratory animals and manages the scheduling, billing, equipment maintenance, and inventory of the animal surgical areas.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Program Manager of Learning & Technology or designee, the Learning & Technology Program Coordinator will support learning and technology projects and is responsible for independent action on multiple projects as assigned. The Program Coordinator will provide experience and familiarity in learning technologies, and remain current in the areas of innovative training, performance support and knowledge management solutions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:   Under the general direction of the Manager or designee, the Sr Data File Architect will lead and develop data analyses for assigned projects and develop/deliver all related reports.  This position will be responsible for creating detailed Fraud Analytic Queries and Reports to identify aberrant claims paid to Medicaid providers. Interacting with business users, and communicating business needs, this position will have the general responsibility for generating files, reports and datasets upon requests, which may entail generating code in SQL or SAS to extract data from the Data Warehouse and generate output files in a format as requested by users or others, as directed.  This position will also support other CHCF as needed

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Manager or designee, the Lab Analyst II performs accurate chemical analysis of evidence submitted by Law Enforcement Agencies while maintaining chain of custody records.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Grant Accounting & Compliance or designee, the Grant & Contract Analyst I performs varied financial and administrative functions to monitor compliance of post-award grants, contracts, and restricted gifts while adhering to governing policies, regulations, and requirements.  The Grant & Contract Analyst I will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage post-award financial transactions, reconcile financial accounts, and prepare financial reports to ensure continued funding for research in support of the mission and values of the university.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Department of Pathology at UMass Chan Medical School located in Worcester, Massachusetts, invites applications for Research positions at the Research Technician or Research Associate level. We are seeking individuals with a BA/BS in a Biological/Life Sciences. The ideal candidate would have a background in Immunology, Virology, Molecular Biology and/ or Biochemistry; experience working in a laboratory and with techniques in these areas is preferred but not required. We are looking for individuals with scientific curiosity, a strong work ethic and an interest in the immunological basis of health and disease. Specific research areas currently include, but are not limited to, development of immune cells and gene regulation; innate immunity, immunity to pathogens; and skin/mucosal immunology. These positions are an excellent opportunity for those applicants who have an overall interest in medical sciences and future interest in attending a graduate/medical school.   Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators or designee, the Research Associate, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and high throughput assay optimization and utilization.   This individual will work closely with the laboratory Principle Investigators and senior scientists in conducting original biomedical research in the field of immunology. In addition to experimentation, the Technician’s duties will include managing laboratory supplies (inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt), assisting with equipment maintenance, and attending and participating in group and project meetings.   The applicant should be highly motivated to learn and contribute to research progress, with strong communication skill. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or a related field is required. Experience as a research technician with cell culture and/or basic molecular biology techniques including cloning and PCR are preferred but not required. This is an ideal position for students applying to graduate or medical school programs in 2-3 years as the position includes opportunity and time allocated, if desired by the candidate, to participate in graduate level coursework. Alternatively, the skill set acquired in an academic setting will also provide opportunities for industry positions. Applicants should send a cover letter outlining experience and career goals, curriculum vitae, and contact information for references.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Grant Accounting & Compliance or designee, the Grant & Contract Analyst II performs varied financial and administrative functions to monitor compliance of post-award grants, contracts, and restricted gifts while adhering to governing policies, regulations, and requirements.  The Grant & Contract Analyst II will work with internal and external staff and sponsors, approve post-award financial transactions, reconcile, and prepare financial reports, and perform desk reviews to ensure continued funding for research in support of the mission and values of the university.

POSITION SUMMARY:    The Pathology Department at the UMass Chan Medical School specifically focuses on immunology and immunopathology research, with the purpose of uncovering cellular mechanisms that drive disease. The NIH-funded laboratory team, led by Dr. Kiera Clayton, is currently looking to fill the position of Research Technician I or II, entry level immunologist positions. Research interests include the characterization of human NK cell, CD8+ T cell, and Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell responses to HIV-infected macrophages and identifying pathways involved in perforin/granzyme resistance with the goal of designing therapies to eliminate HIV-infected macrophages (https://www.clayton-lab.org/). Many of these projects involve collaborations with established labs at various universities and hospitals, including Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, MIT, the Ragon Institute, Boston University, Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Toronto, and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Additional networks with startup and mid-level biotech companies are also established. The ideal candidate for this position would have a background in immunology, virology, and biochemistry, an interest in a career in medical sciences, and experience working in a previous laboratory setting. Training provided would prepare the candidate for graduate school, medical school, or a Research Associate position in industry. Experimental day-to-day work will include working with human samples, making HIV stocks, performing live infections, flow cytometry, molecular cloning, and microscopy. A minimum time commitment of two years is preferred.     These positions are an excellent opportunity for those applicants who have an overall interest in medical sciences and future interest in attending a graduate/medical school.   Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Designee, the Research Associate performs a variety of complex research experiments.

Temporary Project Coordinator will organize and plan work activities including, but not limited to, handling protected health information and personally identifying information; performing data entry; and mailing information of the Department for review with appropriate senior staff.   - Implement and manage tasks in accordance with departmental objectives  - Participate as a member of project teams - Assist senior staff with project development activities: compiling data, drafting reports, and assisting with special projects - Maintain project plans and produce related project reports - Compile and analyze data, and draft project reports for review by senior staff - Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel including staff, department heads and external parties - Update the Director or designee on project details and changes in a timely manner - Review pertinent correspondence, communications and other background materials on a daily basis to remain current on project and operation details - Draft routine correspondence, meeting minutes, management reports for the Director or designee and department staff - Prepare multi-media presentations and reports utilizing a variety of software applications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio - Develop and maintain time schedules for department staff, project events and office activities - Maintain project files and support materials This is a temporary remote Monday - Friday 40 hrs per week assignment.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:    UMass Chan Medical School’s Information Technology Innovation Internship program is designed to provide exceptional opportunities for talented students and to strengthen UMass Chan Medical School’s technology ecosystem through the innovative ideas and infectious energy of the interns. The IT Intern will get an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of dedicated individuals committed to delivering forward thinking solutions with a focus on continuous improvement and advancing the health and well-being of the people in Massachusetts and the world through ground-breaking development in education, research and health care delivery.   It’s an exciting time to be at UMass Chan Medical School!  The T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School is ranked 10th in primary care education by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 rankings of America’s best graduate schools. UMass Chan also ranks 47th in research and the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing is 44th in best nursing schools for Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This internship will provide a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills in an elite academic and research institution that is among the most affordable in the country.     Information Technology at The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School has a unique opportunity for a Cloud Solutions Intern to join us in delivering cloud solutions for research use cases. The intern would work closely with the research group and other IT teams to provide secure cloud native solutions that provide ease of use, scalability, and flexibility.   Research labs can generate significant amounts of data and much of that data currently resides within our on-premises data center. Research teams with large storage use cases could prove benefit from the flexibility of moving their data to the cloud. The focus would be on understanding data requirements, data classification, and data Lifecyle. Develop and document a cloud native data storage solution that provides ease of use and scalability, keeping in mind data security.   As a Cloud Solutions Intern, some of the benefits you will get include: - Gain practical experience in AWS and many commonly used AWS Resources. - Gain of working experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Work in a collaborative and supportive environment. - Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals. - Understand how research data is collected, analyzed, and stored. - Produce solutions that improve efficiencies while reducing redundant and repeatable processes. If you are an innovative, critical thinker that would like to be part of a team that helps UMass Chan Medical School continue to be a leader and innovator in education, research, health care delivery and public service, then apply now!

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under general supervision of the Manager of Audio-Visual Services, the Classroom Technology Assistant provides technical expertise and unique solutions with audio-visual related technology to UMass Chan Medical School classes.

POSITION SUMMARY:  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.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:    UMass Chan Medical School’s Information Technology Innovation Internship program is designed to provide exceptional opportunities for talented students and to strengthen UMass Chan Medical School’s technology ecosystem through the innovative ideas and infectious energy of the interns. The IT Intern will get an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of dedicated individuals committed to delivering forward thinking solutions with a focus on continuous improvement and advancing the health and well-being of the people in Massachusetts and the world through ground-breaking development in education, research and health care delivery.   It’s an exciting time to be at UMass Chan Medical School!  The T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School is ranked 10th in primary care education by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 rankings of America’s best graduate schools. UMass Chan also ranks 47th in research and the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing is 44th in best nursing schools for Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This internship will provide a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills in an elite academic and research institution that is among the most affordable in the country.   Information Technology at The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School has a unique opportunity for an Automation Engineer Intern to join the team in delivering innovative IT services.   As an Automation Engineer Intern, you will gain experience in: - Automation of workflow procedures and monitoring of resources - Implementation of API calls with various applications via REST and GraphQL - Test driven development using automated testing services - Development of applications with traditional and modern architectures   After completing the internship program, you will have a working knowledge in: - Producing solutions that improve efficiencies while reducing redundant & repeatable processes - Designing and developing enterprise solutions using existing and emerging technologies - Participating with a scrum development team, attending daily standups, and contributing to sprints   If you are an innovative, critical thinker that would like to be part of a team that helps UMass Chan Medical School continue to be a leader and innovator in education, research, health care delivery and public service, then apply now!   For more information, please visit: https://www.umassmed.edu/it/internship/  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for carrying out multiple complex research protocols.    

POSITION SUMMARY:    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 goal of the Thyme lab is to understand and develop treatments for intellectual disability. Experimental responsibilities could include the following techniques: molecular biology (PCR, cloning), biochemistry (protein purification), bacterial directed evolution, zebrafish genome-editing, zebrafish line maintenance, antibody staining, RNA in situ analysis, high-resolution imaging, high-throughput larval behavior, adult behavior, cell culture maintenance, drug screens, and transcriptomics (bulk and single-cell RNA-seq). Current and future projects include a study of genes implicated in Down syndrome, a screen of FDA-approved molecules to find modulators of neurodevelopment, and a molecular tool-building project to improve the throughput of drug discovery in an intact brain. See our funded grants at NIH RePORTER for additional information. Responsibilities will include collecting, organizing, and reporting research data under minimal supervision; assisting in the design of experiments; maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment; instructing others in basic laboratory techniques; collecting and summarizing data; monitoring results; reporting unusual outcomes.    

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.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory Technician I is responsible to maintain daily laboratory operations and may conduct routine laboratory tests.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Health Data Project Manager provides independent high-level and diverse support functions on multiple health policy projects undertaken with Massachusetts state agencies and by the Center for Health Policy and Research’s Office of Clinical Affairs. The Project Manager will manage and participate in analytic projects undertaken by UMMS on behalf of MassHealth.