Research Specialist, Laboratory

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement program

Paid leave package (vacation/holidays/

Health insurance

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Zusammenfassung

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health seeks a Laboratory Research Specialist to support research on host immune responses to malaria and monoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics. The role includes helping establish a new laboratory, organizing space, setting up protocols, workflows, and inventory management.

Strong organizational and technical skills are valued.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including PCR and cloning.
• Experience with immunoassays, including ELISA and Western blotting.
• Experience with cell culture and sterile technique.
• Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform independent project(s) and participate in the design of research studies.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Independently perform day to day laboratory research activities such as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health; collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostictesting and monitoring of animal health; diagnostic molecular (ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays; breeding colonization processes; irradiation of blood products; and executing biochemical or hematopoietic procedures such as: bone marrow aspirations, complete blood count, white cell differential, electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, PCR and DNA extractions, etc.; and may require performing psychological enrichment of certain species.
• Administer day-to-day laboratory operations including monitoring the budget, ensuring quality control and safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering supplies.
• Maintain proper operation of research equipment, ensuring proper operation records, cleaning, ordering of required components and explaining/resolving technical issues.
• Conduct library research and participates in editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication.
• Contribute to the preparation of journal articles and grant proposals. Presents research findings.
• Prepare materials for research studies, including sample collection kits and research documents. Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate students. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field

Tools

PCR and cloning

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for VaccineDevelopment and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than fourdecades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines andinfectious diseases. The Tran laboratory at the Center for VaccineDevelopment & Global Health is seeking a Laboratory ResearchSpecialist to support research investigating host immune responsesto malaria and monoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics and function.During the first several months, the successful candidate will alsoplay an important role in helping establish the new laboratory,including organizing laboratory space, setting up protocols andworkflows, and assisting with equipment and inventory. Candidateswho demonstrate strong technical ability, excellent organizationalskills, and creativity may have the opportunity foradvancement.

The Tran laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Research Specialist tosupport research investigating host immune responses to malaria andmonoclonal antibody pharmacokinetics and function. During the firstseveral months, the successful candidate will also play animportant role in helping establish the new laboratory, includingorganizing laboratory space, setting up protocols and workflows,and assisting with equipment and inventory.

BENEFITS: EXEMPT REGULAR

UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance,and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.This position participates in a retirement program (pension oroptional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and iseffective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive agenerous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacationaccrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimitedaccrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;professional learning and development programs; tuition remissionfor employees and their dependents at any University System ofMaryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworkingoptions (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent project(s) and participate in the design ofresearch studies.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using variousrelevant computer software applications.
• Independently perform day to day laboratory research activitiessuch as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health;collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostictesting and monitoring of animal health; diagnostic molecular(ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays; breedingcolonization processes; irradiation of blood products; andexecuting biochemical or hematopoietic procedures such as: bonemarrow aspirations, complete blood count, white cell differential,electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, PCR and DNA extractions,etc.; and may require performing psychological enrichmentofcertain species.
• Administer day-to-day laboratory operations includingmonitoring the budget, ensuring quality control and safetycompliance, developing policies and procedures, and orderingsupplies.
• Maintain proper operation of research equipment, ensuringproper operation records, cleaning, ordering of required componentsand explaining/resolving technical issues.
• Conduct library research and participates in editing andpreparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computergraphics for publication.
• Contribute to the preparation of journal articles and grantproposals. Presents research findings.
• Prepare materials for research studies, including samplecollection kits and research documents. Assist in the training ofundergraduate and graduate students. Perform other related dutiesas assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience including two (2) yearsin the relevant research specialization.

Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including PCRand cloning.

Experience with immunoassays, including ELISA and Westernblotting.

Experience with cell culture and sterile technique.

Strong organizational, communication, and record-keepingskills.

OTHER: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materialsand/or ionizing radiation.

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 30undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/orexperience is required only directly related education and/orexperience may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications

Experience culturing Plasmodium falciparum.

Experience training undergraduate researchers in laboratory techniques.

Experience with laboratory organization, inventory, and protocoldevelopment.

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify and solve experimental or technical problems.

Creativity, initiative, and adaptability in developing or improving laboratory methods and workflows.

Basic knowledge of R or Python to facilitate sharing of data withother team members.

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 physically within 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.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individualsmay report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Readthe UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for moreinformation.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for acomprehensive 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.