Research Technician (Contractual)

Towson University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant to coordinate experiments, maintain mammalian cell cultures, and support data collection and analysis on a grant project.

You will work with the PI to organize activities, troubleshoot experiments, and mentor undergraduates in techniques, documentation, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.
• Two years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform experiments for the grant project, including maintaining mammalian cell cultures, collecting, and analyzing data, and keeping accurate experimental records.
• Work closely with the principal investigator to organize research activities, monitor project progress, and troubleshoot experiments.
• Train and mentor undergraduate students in laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, data documentation, and safe laboratory practices.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, coordinating equipment maintenance, and ensuring an organized and safe working environment.
• Participate in lab meetings and contribute to preparing research reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Neural stem cells

iPSCs

iPSC-derived neurons

Data analysis

Mentoring

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Master’s degree in biology/Neuroscience

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate and perform experiments for the grant project, including maintaining mammalian cell cultures, collecting, and analyzing data, and keeping accurate experimental records.
• Work closely with the principal investigator to organize research activities, monitor project progress, and troubleshoot experiments.
• Train and mentor undergraduate students in laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, data documentation, and safe laboratory practices.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, coordinating equipment maintenance, and ensuring an organized and safe working environment.
• Participate in lab meetings and contribute to preparing research reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.
• Two years of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology, Neuroscience or any related field.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly neural stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and iPSC-derived neurons and astrocytes.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills,
• Ability to work collaboratively and perform experiments independently.
• Willingness to learn new methods.

Organization: Academic Affairs Division
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Oct 1, 2026