Laboratory Research Technician Assistant - Dentistry Biomat &Tissue Engineering

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician Assistant to contribute to routine and standardized biological procedures in a busy research environment. You will assist with DNA extractions, prepare media, reagents, stains, and buffers, and support mouse colony maintenance under established protocols.

The role involves collecting and processing specimens, maintaining laboratory inventory, handling sterile procedures, and recording research data.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in biological or chemical science is required.
• No prior experience required; related education may substitute for experience.
• Candidates may be subjected to medical inquiries and safety training as part of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mouse colony maintenance.
• Perform routine biological procedures including DNA extractions.
• Prepare simple chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
• Assist in collection, preparation, and processing of specimens, cells, or tissue cultures.
• Maintain lab facilities and operate equipment; assist with sterile procedures.
• Maintain chemicals and equipment inventory.
• Develop and print film detailing biochemical analyses.
• Assist in collection, recording, and entering research data.

Skills

Mouse colony maintenance

Routine biological procedures

Lab safety compliance

Education

Associate of Arts degree in biological or chemical science

Tools

DNA extraction

Sterile technique

Job description

Job Description

A Laboratory Research Technician Assistant is needed to perform routine and standardized biological procedures, including mouse colony maintenance preparing common use chemical solutions and overseeing lab safety compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Performs simple routine procedures and simple synthesis, product isolation, or biophysical procedures, such as DNA extractions.
2. Prepares simple chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
3. Assists in collection, preparation, and processing of specimens or cell or tissue cultures
4. Performs general housekeeping of laboratory, and operation of laboratory equipment.
5. Assists with sterile procedures.
6. Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.
7. Develops and prints film detailing biochemical or other analyses.
8. Assists in collection, recording, and entering research data.

Qualifications

Associate of Arts degree in a biological or chemical science.; No experience is required 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 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform job. Employees in this job class may be required to work with biohazardous or radio-labeled materials and to successfully complete applicable safety training.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland's public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University's mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB's voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

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 to race, 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.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is the world's first dental college and Maryland's predominant provider of comprehensive and emergency oral health services for individuals of all ages, including the underserved and disadvantaged. Through research innovation, creativity, and productive partnerships, our faculty, staff, and students are developing and implementing novel approaches to advance oral health and improve lives.