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Laboratory Research Assistant

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

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Job Description
The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) has an opening for a Research Assistant, Laboratory. The primary function of the position is to carry out a NIH-funded project on the development of therapeutic antibodies against gastrointestinal infectious and inflammatory diseases. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out lab techniques such as molecular cloning, cell culture, protein purification, and animal studies. The University of Maryland, Baltimore offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This is a contractual position that offers a generous leave package of 10 vacation days, 3 personal days, 8 holidays, and 5 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; and limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB. Primary duties:1.    Performs routine biological procedures such as bacterial and cell culture, molecular cloning, recombinant protein production and purification, phage-display, antibody and aptamer screening and identification, ELISA, gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, Western blotting, RNA and DNA isolation, microarray analysis, confocal microscopy, PCR, animal models of infection, tissue separation and immunoflourescent staining.
2.    Participate laboratory upkeep and preparation of chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
3.    Assists with sterile procedures.
4.    Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
5.    Assists in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications.
6.    Collects, records, and enters research data.
7.    Performs general housekeeping of laboratory and operation of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and liquid chromatographs.
8.    Maintains plasmids, cell lines and reagents, chemicals and equipment inventory.
9.    Aids in writing and preparing manuscripts, abstracts, grants, figures, and presentations.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
BS in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology.

MS and hands on experience in laboratory techniques are preferred.

An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience.

If accommodations are needed at any stage of the recruitment process, contact Staffing & Career Services at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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.



Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Dentistry - Microbial Pathogenesis
Job Posting: Apr 14, 2021
Unposting Date: Apr 28, 2021, 10:59:00 PM

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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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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