Genomics Lab Research Assistant - High-Throughput

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting a Laboratory Research Assistant. Maryland Genomics supports high-throughput sequencing, single-cell and spatial multi-omics, qPCR/dPCR, and bioinformatics to generate and analyze genomic data.

UMB is a public university; staff are expected to work primarily within Maryland. The role involves routine lab duties, sample processing, documentation, and ongoing R&D for testing efforts, with training as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to laboratory research.
• May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
• May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory’s established policies and procedures.
• Manage specimen receipt and accessioning.
• Assist in routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to lab cleanliness and a safe laboratory environment.
• Perform some or all components of primary sample transfer, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, and qPCR.
• Maintain records for equipment and reagent validation.
• Research and development activities for ongoing and future testing efforts.
• Maintain thorough documentation of laboratory activities, protocol deviations, equipment malfunctions, and corrective actions.

Skills

Molecular biology

DNA extraction

qPCR

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

Library prep

NextGen sequencing

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting a Laboratory Research Assistant. Maryland Genomics supports high-throughput sequencing, single-cell and spatial multi-omics, qPCR/dPCR, and bioinformatics to generate and analyze genomic data.

UMB is a public university; staff are expected to work primarily within Maryland. The role involves routine lab duties, sample processing, documentation, and ongoing R&D for testing efforts, with training as