Laboratory Research Assistant - Antibiotic Resistance MRSA

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Sick time

Community service time

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible schedule

Teleworking

Job summary

The Chatterjee Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Baltimore seeks a highly motivated Laboratory Research Assistant to join an NIH-sponsored program investigating the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in bacterial pathogenesis.

You will perform routine lab maintenance and research activities, including ELISA assays, media preparation, DNA extractions, electrophoresis, and image capture, with opportunities to assist in study design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred but not required.
• May require training related to laboratory safety and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lab maintenance and research activities (ELISA, media prep, buffers, DNA extractions).
• May perform advanced laboratory research activities and assist in study design.
• Compile and analyze research data using computer software.
• Assist with literature reviews, editing, and preparing manuscripts and illustrations.
• Provide training/guidance to students and laboratory staff; assist in developing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab knowledge

Scientific communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Job description

The Chatterjee Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Baltimore seeks a highly motivated Laboratory Research Assistant to join an NIH-sponsored program investigating the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in bacterial pathogenesis.

You will perform routine lab maintenance and research activities, including ELISA assays, media preparation, DNA extractions, electrophoresis, and image capture, with opportunities to assist in study design and