Temporary Professional (Temporary Research Assistant) - BioEpi Wet Lab at University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job no: 525566

Work type: Hourly

Location: UMass Amherst

Department: Biostatistics & Epidemiology

Union: Non-Benefited

Categories: Temporary Non-Benefited

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the general direction and guidance of Dr. Leyao Wang, the Principal Investigator, this Laboratory Technician will perform lab experiments, sample processing, data collection, data analysis and interpretation as well as prepare the data for presentation and publication.

Essential Functions

• Prepare solutions for experiments.


• Perform cell cultures, bacterial cultures, virus preparation and infections.


• Compile and analyze data from assay.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Previous lab experience


• Wet lab skills, including pipetting, cell cultures


• Ability to calculate dilutions and molarity


• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word


• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical software

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Microbiology lab work experience.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Standing, Sitting, Typical Wet Lab Environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm, 40 hours/week


• This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

Salary Information

• $15-20/hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and contact information for three (3) professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Nov 5 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Jan 7 2025 Eastern Standard Time