Laboratory Research Technician - SOM Microbiology

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to join the School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology. The role supports routine biochemical procedures and data collection within a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities include electrophoresis, ELISA, cell cultures, sterile techniques, specimen processing, and meticulous documentation. A bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry is required; no prior experience is necessary.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science required.
• No prior experience required; substitution rules may apply per policy.

Mansioni

• Performs routine biological procedures such as gel electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography and DNA extractions.
• Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains and buffers.
• Assists in ELISA and complement fixation assays.
• Assists with sterile procedures.
• Performs cell or tissue cultures.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens.
• Develops and prints film detailing biochemical analyses.
• Assists in researching current literature using computerized tools.
• Collects, records and enters research data.
• Maintains and operates lab equipment and inventories chemicals.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to join the School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs routine biological procedures such as gelelectrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions;chemical procedures such as simple synthesis, or product isolation,or biophysical procedures such as optical and kineticsmeasurements.
• 2. Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, andbuffers.
• 3. Assists in conducting routine assays such as enzyme-linkedimmunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement fixations.
• 4. Assists with sterile procedures.
• 5. Performs clinical processes such as cell or tissuecultures.
• 6. Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
• 7. Develops and prints film detailing biochemical or otheranalyses.
• 8. Assists in conducting research on current scientific literatureusing computerized applications.
• 9. Collects, records, and enters research data.
• 10. Performs wipe tests, general housekeeping of laboratory, andoperation of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters,microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and gas andliquid chromatographs.
• 11. Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science.*

No experience is required.

*Except for qualifications established by law, additional relatedexperience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience. Candidatesselected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/ormedical examinations to determine ability to perform job. Employeesin this job class may be required to work with biohazardous orradio-labelled materials and to successfully complete applicablesafety training.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer themajority of health care, human services, and law professionaldegrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’svoice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill inthe communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a publicuniversity and constituent institution of the University System ofMaryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physicallywithin the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . Youmay also contact [e-mail]. Please note that onlyinquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodationwill be responded to from this email address.

Readthe UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for moreinformation.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily 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 Medicine (SOM) was charteredin 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. Itcontinues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedicalresearch enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providingexcellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,quality patient care and service to improve the health of thecitizens of Maryland and beyond.