Laboratory Research Specialist
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health has five openings for the position of Laboratory Research Specialist that will perform virology and molecular biology based analysis. The Laboratory Research Specialists will perform virology and molecular based assays to detect and further characterize the infectious pathogens; interpret data/findings and report results; conduct quality control and quality assurance procedures to comply with state and federal clinical laboratory regulations (CLIA). These individuals will assist with outbreak logistics and testing as needed; assist with special projects; write procedures and compile data for assay verification and other reports. These positions will act as full performance laboratory specialists. General duties include - performs analyses, interprets, and reports test results on clinical/surveillance specimens submitted to the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) including isolation/amplification/purification of pathogens by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and other testing platforms (e.g. NAAT, M2000), amplicon preparation for sequencing Covid-19 specimens, Covid-19 antibody testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting instrument issues with manufacturers, etc. Other duties include performing triaging, analyses, interpreting, and reporting test results on laboratory specimens submitted to the SPHL for detection of infectious disease agents. This testing is performed as part of the Laboratories Administration's activities to promote, protect, and preserve the health and well-being of the people in Maryland from communicable/infectious diseases in conjunction with federal, state, and local public health testing programs/ initiatives. These positions are located at the State Public Health Laboratory Building on 1770 Ashland Ave. The work hours for these positions are 3pm to 11pm. UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. These contractual positions include 10 vacation days, 11 personal and holidays, 5 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; and limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB. Essential Functions
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in the Biological Sciences from an accredited university with at least one course in biochemistry and one course in molecular biology. All foreign degrees must be evaluated for US equivalency by a recognized US educational evaluation service as required by the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) regulations. Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of the required experience; Doctor of Philosophy may be substituted for 3 years of the required experience.
Experience: Three years of experience conducting virology or molecular biology based laboratory testing. Preferred: Preference is given to applicants with experience testing clinical specimens and familiar with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) federal clinical laboratory guidelines. Experience in qPCR, NAAT, and other molecular platforms for infectious diseases in a BSL-2 laboratory is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Job: Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Medicine - Epidemiology and Public Health
Job Posting: Feb 3, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
Go to the Office of Institutional Research and Accountability for complete campus facts.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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