What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Research Technician Assistant position at University of Maryland Baltimore County?
Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and ambitious researcher to join the group.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $46,736 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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The Laboratory Research Technician Assistant will assist in the implementation of scientific studies that investigate the behavioral role of he kappa opioid system. The Research Technician Assistant will help with the day-to-day operations of he lab, carry out or assist other personnel with experiments, assist with collecting and analyzing data, and supervising the work of undergraduates.
Primary duties include maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, behavioral studies, laboratory organization and ordering, immunostaining/microscopy and other basic molecular biology techniques.
This position will support the laboratory's research objectives by improving productivity and promote the department's mission to produce high-quality research and help with undergraduate research training.
- Associates degree preferably in a biological or chemical science.
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
- Ability to work independently and be willing to work as a member of a team of graduate student, post-doctoral, and faculty researchers.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field (Strongly preferred).
- Experience working with animal models, bonus for work with mice.
- Advanced neuroscience, genetics, and/or molecular biology work
- Ability to manage overlapping projects and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
- Experience with maintaining mouse colonies
- Experience with molecular biology techniques - such as genotyping and immunostaining/microscopy
A background check will be required.
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UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Pay Range 9 (minimum: $46,736 maximum: $77,077) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Salary : $46,736
