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Research Associate

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University of Maryland Baltimore
Location
Baltimore, MD

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Full Time
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Research Associate (Non-Tenure Track)

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

(Position #05-178-72)

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research located in Rockville, MD.

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is conducting an open search for a qualified candidate to fulfill the faculty position of Research Associate (non-tenure track) for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.  This position is located at the Shady Grove Campus, Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research located in Rockville, Maryland.  The select candidate will engage in laboratory research with activities funded by the FDA, NIIMBL, M-CERSI, and/or private corporations.  This position primarily involves both independent research project(s), working closely with the PI and senior staff, as well as collaborative research studies with members of the lab, the Institute, and outside members.  Secondarily, the position oversees general laboratory operations.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus houses schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Law and Dentistry.  Additionally, the School of Pharmacy has a satellite campus at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland.  The University of Maryland enjoys an excellent established record of accomplishment of successful collaboration for interprofessional practice and research collaborations with the other professional schools on campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Lead the development and execution of independent project research studies and revise experimental plans in collaboration with the PI.
  • Perform a wide variety of biochemical and biophysical experimental techniques.
  • Maintain careful laboratory records including written lab notebooks and well-organized electronic data files.
  • Present results to PI and senior staff and contribute to discussions about data and direction of studies in the lab.
  • Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various relevant computer software applications.
  • Prepare results into presentation-quality graphs or illustrations for publication. 
  • Prepare manuscripts, reports, reviews, and summaries.
  • Assist in writing, editing, providing feedback for grant proposals, funding applications.
  • Coordinate with lab members to schedule experiments to optimize time and use on high-demand instruments.
  • Present research findings at national meetings.
  • Provide day-to-day laboratory operations oversight to keep lab functioning optimally. Orient new students to the lab. Develop policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation, and for ordering supplies.  Communicate with lab safety officer to keep students and lab environment safe and compliant.  Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective solutions.  Schedule and coordinate with vendors and tech support for various laboratory equipment calibration and instrument maintenance or repair.
  • Troubleshoot problems with experiments, equipment, or other issues that may arise.
  • Update and maintain laboratory webpage.
  • Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Demonstrate laboratory procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 



Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related field is required.  Minimum of three years post-doctoral training is desired.  Candidate must have prior research experience in both high-field NMR and low-field benchtop NMR, as well as research experience in marketed biologics (therapeutic proteins, vaccines tec.), with a solid record of publication.  Knowledge of regulatory science and pharmaceutical sciences is desired.  Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are a must.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Skilled in designing and conducting high-field and low-field NMR experiments
  • Ability to network with and provide information to key groups and individuals.
  • Ability to work in collegial fashion with co-workers in the lab group.
  • Provide guidance and consultation to resolve issues.
  • Ability to independently perform research in a laboratory setting.
  • Ability to lead research activities and perform various advanced procedures.
  • Skilled in data analysis using spreadsheet and software applications.
  • Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions
  • Design research studies and prepare technical reports and manuscripts.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Teamwork skills
  • Interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply online through the UMB Online Recruitment System and submit an initial application that includes a letter of intent (reference Position Number 05-178-72), curriculum vitae (signed and dated), writing sample, and the names and contact information of at least three references.  Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation from reviewers external to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.  In addition to applying online, interested candidates may email application materials to: 

Bruce Yu, Ph.D.

Professor

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Email: byu@rx.umaryland.edu

Questions regarding this search or to receive more information,  please contact Dr. Bruce Yu to byu@rx.umaryland.edu.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the employment process, please contact us a HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.  Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

 

 

 



Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job Posting: Jan 19, 2021

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.

 

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University Facts at a Glance

 

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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