Laboratory Research Technician - SOM OB-GYN

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a part-time Laboratory Research Technician (50% FTE / 20 hours per week) to support Dr. Jun Lei's lab in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences.

Under supervision, you will conduct standard lab procedures, process specimens, maintain records, and help daily lab operations per established protocols and safety guidelines. You will perform routine assays, sterile techniques, and cell culture tasks, while assisting with literature review and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with basic wet-lab techniques and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine biological procedures such as gel electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions.
• Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
• Assists in conducting routine assays such as ELISA and complement fixations.
• Assists with sterile procedures.
• Performs clinical processes such as cell or tissue cultures.
• Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
• Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory and records.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Specimen processing

Data recording

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science

Tools

Centrifuges

Spectrometers

Microscopes

Autoclaves

Job description

Job Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a part-time (50% FTE/20 hours per week) Laboratory Research Technician to support the research activities of Dr. Jun Lei's laboratory within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. Under direct supervision, the incumbent performs a variety of laboratory and research support functions that contribute to the successful execution of basic, translational, and clinical research projects. The position is responsible for conducting standardized laboratory procedures, processing biological specimens, maintaining accurate research records, and supporting daily laboratory operations in accordance with established protocols and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine biological procedures such as gel electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions; chemical procedures such as simple synthesis, or product isolation, or biophysical procedures such as optical and kinetics measurements.
• Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
• Assists in conducting routine assays such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement fixations.
• Assists with sterile procedures.
• Performs clinical processes such as cell or tissue cultures.
• Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
• Develops and prints film detailing biochemical or other analyses.
• Assists in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications.
• Collects, records, and enters research data.
• Performs wipe tests, general housekeeping of laboratory, and operation of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and gas and liquid chromatographs.
• Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.

Qualifications

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

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-labelled 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.

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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 Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.