Cardiovascular Lab Research Specialist

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave package

Tuition remission

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is recruiting for a Laboratory Research Specialist. The role involves conducting independent research, data analysis, and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant proposals.

Responsibilities include daily lab operations, animal health monitoring, sample collection, and execution of molecular and biochemical assays, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or a field related to the laboratory's research.
• Three years of experience, including two years in the relevant research specialization.
• May require training related to safety, environmental compliance, or ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent projects and participate in study design, data collection, and interpretation.
• Carry out day-to-day lab activities including animal health observations, sample collection, and diagnostic assays.
• Maintain laboratory operations, budgets, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Prepare manuscripts, figures, and grant proposals; present research findings.
• Train undergraduate and graduate students and other personnel in lab techniques.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is recruiting for a Laboratory Research Specialist. The role involves conducting independent research, data analysis, and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant proposals.

Responsibilities include daily lab operations, animal health monitoring, sample collection, and execution of molecular and biochemical assays, with opportunities for training and professional development.