Laboratory Research Assistant or Laboratory Research Specialist

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant or Laboratory Research Specialist with a strong chemistry or biochemistry background in the laboratory of Dean Mark Gladwin.

Job Summary:

The University of Maryland School of Medicine – Department of Medicine, Dean’s Office is currently recruiting for either a Laboratory Research Assistant or Specialist. The Laboratory Assistant or Specialist will work on the projects in the field of nitric oxide-hemoglobin interactions, carbon monoxide poisoning, hemoproteins, and bioinorganic chemistry. The Assistant or Specialist will be tasked with generating data over a wide range of biochemical experiments.

Benefits: Exempt Regular 

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. 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). 

Laboratory Research Assistant:

Primary Duties:

• Primary responsibilities include spectroscopic assays (e.g., UV-Vis, nitric oxide analyzer, etc.), protein manipulation, and rudimentary chemical synthesis.
  
• Perform dimensional analysis for stoichiometric calculations, etc.
  
• Perform protein assays, Western blotting, immunostaining, tissue culture, transfection, RNA/DNA/protein isolation, plasmid construction, transformation, microscopy, and image processing.
  
• Assist in animal handling, injections, organ dissection, and tissue processing.
  
• Performs general laboratory duties, such as autoclaving, preparing chemical solutions, media, reagents, and buffers.
  
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills are required.
  
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel).
  
• Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Laboratory Research Specialist

Primary Duties:

• Independently perform and troubleshoot experiments and participate in the design of research studies.
  
• Primary responsibilities include spectroscopic assays (e.g., UV-Vis, nitric oxide analyzer, etc.), protein manipulation, and rudimentary chemical synthesis.
  
• Perform dimensional analysis for stoichiometric calculations, etc.
  
• Perform protein assays, Western blotting, immunostaining, tissue culture, transfection, RNA/DNA/protein isolation, plasmid construction, transformation, microscopy, and image processing.
  
• Assist in animal handling, injections, organ dissection, and tissue processing.
  
• Performs general laboratory duties, such as autoclaving, preparing chemical solutions, media, reagents, and buffers.
  
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills are required.
  
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel).
  
• Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Laboratory Research Assistant:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or related field.

Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Laboratory Research Specialist:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Hiring Ranges: Commensurate with education and experience 

Laboratory Research Assistant: $45,000 – $50,000

Laboratory Research Specialist: $60,000 – $64,000 

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected] .  

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