What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Research Specialist position at University of Maryland School of Medicine?
Laboratory Research Specialist-(SF)
The University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Research Specialist .
Benefits : Exempt Regular
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits 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 that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Primary Duties :
- 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 diagnostic testing 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, post-doctoral, international fellows, and / or junior technical personnel in the performance of a variety of laboratory techniques.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
Experience : Three years of experience including two years in the relevant research specialization.
Supervisory Experience : N / A
Certification / Licensure : N / A
Other : May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and / or ionizing radiation.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and / or experience is required only directly related education and / or experience may be substituted.
Hiring Range : $60, - $68, (Commensurate with education and experience)
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Reg or CII Exempt Staff-EDEmployee Class : Exempt RegularFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Shift
Day JobFinancial Disclosure : No
Organization
School of Medicine - Department of Medicine
Job Posting
Dec 19,
Unposting Date
Jan 18, , 11 : 59 : 00 PM
Salary : $60 - $68
