Laboratory Research Assistant

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatologyis currently recruiting for aLaboratory Research Assistant. Benefits: Exempt Regular UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of. 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). 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. Position specific responsibilities include: Live cell imaging using Confocal microscopy. Cellular metabolism and mitochondrial respiration assays. Flow cytometry. Transfections and viral-based gene transfer methods. Protein chemical assays including immunoprecipitation and immunoblotting. Extraction and analysis of DNA and mRNA, including PCR and quantitative PCR. Logging, biobanking, and tracking human samples. Data analysis and recording of results electronically and in lab notebooks. Protocol and literature searches. Presenting raw data weekly during laboratory meetings. Ordering and organizing laboratory supplies, equipment, and reagents. Co-operating with a team of scientists. Project planning based on experimental results. Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; autoradiograms and photomicrographs, executing biochemical procedures such as: electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions, etc. May perform advanced laboratory research activities. May participate in the design of research studies. Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications. Assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication. Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in developing policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies. Tissue culture of human immune and endothelial cells. Perform other duties as assigned. Education:Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory. Experience:NA Preferred Experience:Prior laboratory experience involving translational research laboratory experience is preferred but not required. Prior experience handling and processing laboratory samples preferred. Experience with statistical platforms such as R, SASS, and SPSS is preferred but not required. 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. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comfort using multi-channel pipette. Ability to contribute as a co-author on scientific publications. Proficiency in using Microsoft suit programs such as Word and Power Point to create scientific figures. Comfort learning new computational and experimental skills. Hiring Range: $46,000 – $52,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) 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 Talent Recruitment department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this linkUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff Organization: School of Medicine – Department of Medicine Title: Laboratory Research Assistant Location: null Requisition ID: 240001G3