Temporary Virology Lab Technician — Molecular Diagnostics

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Public Health Aerobiology Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Virology Laboratory Technician for a temporary hourly position to support airborne influenza research. Responsibilities include processing clinical specimens and conducting high-complexity molecular and virological assays in a BSL-2 setting.

Evening and weekend shifts are required based on study needs. Candidates should have relevant molecular biology experience and strong attention to detail to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant life sciences field.
• Proficient micropipetting and basic molecular biology workflows.
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction and RT-qPCR, digital PCR, ELISA, or related assays.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends and maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens for novel influenza transmission research.
• Perform high-complexity assays: RT-qPCR, digital PCR, ELISA, virus titration.
• Maintain documentation and quality records.
• Adapt workflows and contribute to team objectives.

Skills

Micropipetting

Molecular biology workflows

Nucleic acid extraction

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in medical lab technology / biology

Associate degree + 2y CLIA high-complexity

Tools

LIMS

Electronic sample-tracking

PCR instrumentation

Job description

The Public Health Aerobiology Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Virology Laboratory Technician for a temporary hourly position to support airborne influenza research. Responsibilities include processing clinical specimens and conducting high-complexity molecular and virological assays in a BSL-2 setting.

Evening and weekend shifts are required based on study needs. Candidates should have relevant molecular biology experience and strong attention to detail to