Laboratory Research Assistant; Contractual

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting for a Contractual Laboratory Research Assistant. The candidate will join the Ament Lab. Seth Ament, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. Research in the Ament Lab investigates biological mechanisms underlying brain disorders using cutting‑edge genomic and stem cell technologies.

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 general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; autoradiograms and photomicrographs, executing biochemical procedures such as electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions, etc.
• May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations, etc.
• 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.

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

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Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, RNA extraction, Western blot, immunofluorescence, and biochemical assays.

And/or

Experience with mammalian cell culture.

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

Knowledge of position requirements, knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. 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.

$48,500 - $51,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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