MRSA Pathogenesis Lab Research Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant to join the Chatterjee Laboratory, an NIH-sponsored program studying antibiotic resistance in MRSA and its role in pathogenesis. Duties include routine lab work, data analysis, and assisting in manuscript preparation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in biology or chemistry and is prepared to work within UMB's safety and compliance framework, with opportunities for professional development and teleworking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field related to the lab research.
• May require knowledge of lab safety and handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as ELISA, preparing solutions and buffers.
• Assist in advanced techniques and literature research for publication.
• Train and guide students or technicians and order supplies.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Safety training

Data analysis

Education

BSc biology/chemistry

Tools

ELISA

Chromatography

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant to join the Chatterjee Laboratory, an NIH-sponsored program studying antibiotic resistance in MRSA and its role in pathogenesis. Duties include routine lab work, data analysis, and assisting in manuscript preparation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in biology or chemistry and is prepared to work within UMB's safety and compliance framework, with opportunities for professional development and teleworking