CII - Laboratory Research Assistant

The Chatterjee Laboratory at the University of Maryland,Baltimore

is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Research Assistant to join an NIH-sponsored research programinvestigating the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in bacterialpathogenesis.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generousleave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year,paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service;subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplementalretirement 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, preparingsolutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens;autoradiograms and photomicrographs, executing biochemical procedures such as: electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, andDNA extractions, etc.
• May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as:animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques,recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, andhybridizations, 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.

Education:

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

Experience:

N/A

Supervisory

Experience:

N/A

Certification/Licensure: N/A

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

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicateboth verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to workcooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Valuesof Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

$49,000 - $55,000, 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 ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

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