Lab Research Specialist – Immunology & Malaria Studies

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement program

Paid leave package (vacation/holidays/

Health insurance

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Résumé du poste

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health seeks a Laboratory Research Specialist to support research on host immune responses to malaria and monoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics. The role includes helping establish a new laboratory, organizing space, setting up protocols, workflows, and inventory management.

Strong organizational and technical skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including PCR and cloning.
• Experience with immunoassays, including ELISA and Western blotting.
• Experience with cell culture and sterile technique.
• Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform independent project(s) and participate in the design of research studies.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Independently perform day to day laboratory research activities such as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health; collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostictesting and monitoring of animal health; diagnostic molecular (ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays; breeding colonization processes; irradiation of blood products; and executing biochemical or hematopoietic procedures such as: bone marrow aspirations, complete blood count, white cell differential, electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, PCR and DNA extractions, etc.; and may require performing psychological enrichment of certain species.
• Administer day-to-day laboratory operations including monitoring the budget, ensuring quality control and safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering supplies.
• Maintain proper operation of research equipment, ensuring proper operation records, cleaning, ordering of required components and explaining/resolving technical issues.
• Conduct library research and participates in editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication.
• Contribute to the preparation of journal articles and grant proposals. Presents research findings.
• Prepare materials for research studies, including sample collection kits and research documents. Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate students. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field

Outils

PCR and cloning

Description du poste

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health seeks a Laboratory Research Specialist to support research on host immune responses to malaria and monoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics. The role includes helping establish a new laboratory, organizing space, setting up protocols, workflows, and inventory management.

Strong organizational and technical skills are valued.