Laboratory Research Assistant

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant to join the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. The Department of Microbiology & Immunology serves as the academic home for basic scientists in the area of microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), with the majority of such investigators holding either primary or secondary academic appointments in this department.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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PRIMARY DUTIES:  

• Perform laboratory research activities, including animal handling, mouse genotyping, tick studies, rehousing ticks, etc.
• Assist researchers in ongoing experiments including molecular biology, biochemistry
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: general housekeeping, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; executing biochemical procedures such as: electrophoresis, blotting, and DNA/RNA extractions, etc.
• May perform laboratory research activities such as: microscopy techniques, imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations, etc.
• Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Assist with literature research, editing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors in Biology, Chemistry or in a field of study related to the research of the laboratory.

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Hiring Range: $45,000 - $50,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected] . 

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.