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Research Lab Tech I

UMass Med School • Worcester, MA, United States • 22h ago

Research Lab Tech I

Requisition Number 2026-49185

# of Openings 1

Posted Date Day

Shift Non Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status Union Position-W28-SHARE

Position Type Full-Time

Min USD $36,753.60/Yr.

Max USD $45,094.40/Yr.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques and methods

Assist in more complex laboratory tasksCollect, analyze, and process laboratory samplesRecord results, organize data, and perform basic computationsMaintain laboratory supplies and equipmentComply with all safety and infection control standardsPerform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to perform duties independently
Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionucleotides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.

Additional Information

The Rothstein laboratory studies the regulation of lymphocyte activation and function, focusing on the role of autoantigens in systemic autoimmune diseases and how low-affinity autoreactive B cells are activated by engaging B cell receptors and Toll-like receptors (TLR7/9). Research also examines the dual role of Fas-ligand in regulating T cells and promoting inflammation and uses pseudo-GVHD animal models to understand antigen-dependent disease triggers and identify profibrotic CD8 T cell subsets in pulmonary fibrosis. More information is available on the Rothstein laboratory website.