Laboratory Research Technician

Laboratory Research Technician-(B)

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Research Technician to join the Department of Pediatrics. As a part of the Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, the successful candidate will perform routine bioanalytical, chemical, or physical tests according to standardized processes, and perform other laboratory activities and maintenance while under direct supervision.

Benefits Information

UMB offers a that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; 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

• Performs routine biological procedures such as gel electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions; chemical procedures such as simple synthesis, or product isolation, or biophysical procedures such as optical and kinetics measurements.
• Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
• Assists in conducting routine assays such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement fixations.
• Assists with sterile procedures.
• Performs clinical processes such as cell or tissue cultures.
• Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
• Develops and prints film detailing biochemical or other analyses.
• Assists in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications.
• Collects, records, and enters research data.
• Performs wipe tests, general housekeeping of laboratory, and operation of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and gas and liquid chromatographs.
• Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelors degree in a biological or chemical science.

Experience :

Other : 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 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices of natural and / or chemical sciences; of the safe and proper handling and disposal of applicable specimens, materials and equipment. Ability to perform laboratory procedures using applicable equipment and techniques; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use computers and related software applications; to lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Hiring Range : $48, - $55,, commensurate with education and experience.

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Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff-N10LRTEmployee Class : Non-Exempt RegularFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time

Shift

Day JobFinancial Disclosure : No

Organization

School of Medicine - Pediatrics

Job Posting

Feb 10,

Unposting Date

Feb 24, , 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Salary : $48 - $55