MRSA Antibiotic Resistance Lab Research Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick time

Health insurance

Tuition remission (limited)

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options (where applicable

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Laboratory Research Assistant to join an NIH-sponsored program investigating antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in pathogenesis. The role emphasizes laboratory maintenance, data collection, literature support, and collaboration within the Microbial Pathogenesis group.

Responsibilities include performing routine and advanced techniques, assisting with manuscripts, and contributing to safety and compliance within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine and advanced laboratory techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities including ELISA, solution and media preparation, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; autoradiograms and photomicrographs; electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions.

Skills

ELISA

DNA extraction

Protein purification

Microscopy

Data analysis

Literature research

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry

Tools

Electrophoresis

Chromatography

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Laboratory Research Assistant to join an NIH-sponsored program investigating antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in pathogenesis. The role emphasizes laboratory maintenance, data collection, literature support, and collaboration within the Microbial Pathogenesis group.

Responsibilities include performing routine and advanced techniques, assisting with manuscripts, and contributing to safety and compliance within a