Lab Animal Research Technician

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Animal Research Assistant at the University of Maryland School of Medicine will contribute to animal research and clinical care in a multidisciplinary pediatrics setting. Responsibilities include routine lab maintenance, health observations, sample collection, and assisting in advanced studies across multiple species.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and prior clinical research experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field related to the clinical setting.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a biological/life sciences laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and daily observations of animal health, including collection of cultures and samples for diagnostic testing and reporting to a veterinarian.
• Triage, administer specific or prescribed animal treatments, and perform diagnostic molecular or biochemical assays and related procedures.
• Assist with advanced animal research activities such as blood/tissue collection, surgeries, post-operative care, and device implantation.
• Handle biochemical, molecular, cellular, and genetic experiments; manage data and records of laboratory experimentation.
• May assist with literature research, manuscript preparation, and literature-related tasks; train and guide students or staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Technology proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

Job description

The Laboratory Animal Research Assistant at the University of Maryland School of Medicine will contribute to animal research and clinical care in a multidisciplinary pediatrics setting. Responsibilities include routine lab maintenance, health observations, sample collection, and assisting in advanced studies across multiple species.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and prior clinical research experience is preferred.