Research Assistant, Lab & Data Analysis (Grant-Funded)

umd; Maryland; On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for Research Assistant positions in the School of Pharmacy. These twelve-month, contractual, grant-funded roles support research activities, data analysis, and potential teaching under faculty supervision.

UMES is located in rural Maryland and emphasizes diversity while preparing students for global engagement. Salary ranges from $53,000 to $60,000, with a fixed-term staff contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience in research coordination.
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.
• Knowledge of surveys, interviews, lab procedures, experiments, or fieldwork.
• Skill in written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration.
• Skill in precision data entry, analysis, and documentation.
• Skill in computational and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, and fellow assistants.
• Must be able to accept employment in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research activities, including performing experiments, analyzing data, and summarizing results for publication.
• Assist graduate students as they conduct experiments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research coordination

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data integrity

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PhD/MS/BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Job description

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for Research Assistant positions in the School of Pharmacy. These twelve-month, contractual, grant-funded roles support research activities, data analysis, and potential teaching under faculty supervision.

UMES is located in rural Maryland and emphasizes diversity while preparing students for global engagement. Salary ranges from $53,000 to $60,000, with a fixed-term staff contract.