Laboratory Animal Research Assistant

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

Job Description - Laboratory Animal Research Assistant (260000XO)

Job Description

Laboratory Animal Research Assistant - ( 260000XO )

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Animal Research Assistant to join their Department of Pediatrics. The Laboratory Animal Research Assistant is responsible for performing animal research activities and animal clinical care in a laboratory setting with a variety of species. Work is performed in accordance with animal welfare regulations, USDA, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Public Health Services (PHS), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), Association for assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) guidelines.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.

Applies entry level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Decision making occurs within defined parameters. Supervisor defines assignments, expectations, and deadlines. Supervisor may review work for quality. Demonstrates initiative and discretion to resolve routine and non-routine matters.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health, collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostic testing and monitoring of animal health, reporting outcomes to veterinarian, triage, administer specific or prescribed animal treatments as required; diagnostic molecular (ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays, breeding colonization processes, irradiation of blood products, and executing biochemical procedures such as: electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions, etc. May require performing psychological enrichment of certain species.

May perform advanced laboratory research activities on variety of animals species such as: obtaining blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples, perform animal surgery, post-operative care, implantation or placement of medical devices, administration of pharmaceuticals and nutrients, including anesthesia, and perform euthanasia process. May participate in the design of research studies and assist with budget tasks for research studies/projects.

Perform technical procedures related to rodent/mice and aquatic/zebrafish species (e.g. facilitate animal breeding and perform prescribed Veterinary treatments); Conduct biochemical, molecular, cellular and genetic experiments; Handling of radioisotopes and chemicals; Perform independent laboratory analyses and maintain records of laboratory experimentation; Compile results for publications;

Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.

Assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication.

May perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in developing policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.

Preferred Experience: Prior experience working in a biological/life sciences laboratory.

Supervisory Experience: N/A

Certification/Licensure: N/A

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE:

$52,000 - $57,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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Job

Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3329C

Employee Class : Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Organization

School of Medicine - Pediatrics

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026

Unposting Date

Sep 26, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Human Resource Services

410-706-7171

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.