Laboratory Research Specialist
About The Position
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is recruiting for a Laboratory Research Specialist. This position involves performing independent research projects, designing studies, and analyzing data. Daily laboratory activities include general housekeeping, monitoring animal health, collecting biological specimens, performing various diagnostic and molecular assays, managing breeding colonization processes, irradiating blood products, and executing biochemical or hematopoietic procedures. The role also includes administering day-to-day laboratory operations such as budget monitoring, quality control, safety compliance, policy development, and supply ordering. Maintaining research equipment, preparing publications, and assisting in training junior personnel are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
- Three (3) years of experience including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
- Knowledge of position requirements.
- Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
- Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
- Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
- May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
Nice To Haves
- Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Perform independent project(s) and participate in the design of research studies.
- Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various relevant computer software applications.
- Independently perform day to day laboratory research activities such as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health; collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostic testing and monitoring of animal health; diagnostic molecular (ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays; breeding colonization processes; irradiation of blood products; and executing biochemical or hematopoietic procedures such as: bone marrow aspirations, complete blood count, white cell differential, electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, PCR and DNA extractions, etc.; and may require performing psychological enrichment of certain species.
- Administer day-to-day laboratory operations including monitoring the budget, ensuring quality control and safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering supplies.
- Maintain proper operation of research equipment, ensuring proper operation records, cleaning, ordering of required components and explaining/resolving technical issues.
- Conduct library research and participates in editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
- Contribute to the preparation of journal articles and grant proposals.
- Presents research findings.
- Prepare materials for research studies, including sample collection kits and research documents.
- Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral, international fellows, and/or junior technical personnel in the performance of a variety of laboratory techniques.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
- Generous PAID leave package
- Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
- 15 paid holidays
- 3 personal leave
- Unlimited accrual of sick time
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Professional learning and development programs
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
- Flexible work schedules
- Teleworking options (if applicable per job)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
