Lab Technician; Biology

St. Mary's City, MD

Sep 04, 2026

The Department of Biology y’s College of Maryland is accepting applications for a part-time position of Lab Technician, beginning September 2026. The position is funded by an NIH grant. The project will study thyroid hormone signaling and lead exposure in the developing brain using Xenopus laevis as a model system. The hourly rate for this position is $22.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges.

St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field. Prior lab experience is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Attention to detail and reliability
• Comfort working independently is very important
• Prior lab experience preferred but not required

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, and names of three references. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews.

Applications are being accepted online at  . Questions may be directed to Dr. Thompson at ckthompson.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.