Research Assistant, Lab

Research Assistant, Lab – (FS)

Research Assistant, Lab – (FS) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, Department of Trauma Research Advanced Resuscitation in Combat Casualty Care Laboratory (ARC3 Lab) is seeking a full‑time Assistant, Laboratory Research.

Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management using independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to the development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate the work of others;

may independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB;

life insurance and long‑term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, buffers, cultures and specimens, autoradiograms and photomicrographs, and executing biochemical procedures such as electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions.
• May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations. May participate in the design of research studies.
• Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication.
• Perform administrative duties such as training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians, assisting in developing policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation, and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a field related to the laboratory research.

Experience: N/A

Supervisory

Experience:

N/A

Certification/Licensure: N/A

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials, and/or ionizing radiation.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience.

Knowledge of position requirements and all applicable regulations, laws, and requirements. Skill in effective use of applicable technology and systems. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well‑being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

$49,000 – $54,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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