Research Assistant

Location: Princess Anne
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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) located in Princess Anne, Maryland invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Engineering. This is a full-time, on-site, grant-funded, contractual position with limited benefits. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance and continued funding.
The research is focused on peripheral nerve regeneration, and we are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong background in tissue and cellular biology and a commitment to scientific excellence.
Benefits:
Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment.

The Contingent Category II benefits include five (5) days of accrued annual leave; the following eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; three (3) days of accrued sick leave; jury duty. Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees.

Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research Design & Execution:
Lead and conduct experimental studies involving neuron cell culture and study, biomolecular analysis; develop hypotheses, design protocols, and perform data analysis.

• Grant & Manuscript Writing:
Prepare scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, contribute to grant proposals, and present research findings at conferences.

• Mentorship & Training:
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; provide training in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing.

• Collaboration &

Innovation: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, biologists); contribute innovative ideas to ongoing projects and initiate new research directions.

• Lab Management Support:
Assist the principal investigator in managing lab operations, maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards, and overseeing purchasing and inventory.

• Technology Development:
Contribute to the development and validation of new biomedical tools, devices, or models.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned    Physical Demands:  
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.

• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.

• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.#
** Minimum Qualifications
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* ** Education**:  Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering/ Biology/ Stem Cell Biology and Engineering/ Neuroscience/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Cancer Biology/ Molecular and Cell Biology/ Regenerative Medicine/ Tissue Engineering/ Developmental Biology/ Biomedical Sciences or related to tissue and cell study.
* ** Experience**:
Expertise in neuron cell culture, biomolecular systems, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
* ** Technical

Skills:

** Proficiency in RT-PCR, flow cytometry, atomic force microscopy, tissue culture, biological sample analysis, neuron cell culture and biomolecular analysis.
* ** Research & Writing

Skills:

** Ability to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write scientific manuscript, prepare grant proposals, present research findings at conferences.
* ** Teaching & Mentoring:
** Supervision and mentorship of graduate/undergraduate students.
* ** Collaboration & Communication:
** Ability to collaborate across disciplines and generate innovative research ideas.
* ** Lab & Project Management:
** Support in lab…