Research Assistant: Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD

7d • $53,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has several Research Assistant positions available. These are twelve-month, contractual, grant-funded positions; continuation depends on renewal of funding. The role contributes to research under the supervision of a faculty member and may include teaching. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship.

UMES is a primarily residential university in rural Maryland with learning, discovery, and engagement missions. Its School of Pharmacy and Health Professions includes departments of Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Rehabilitation Services. The positions are in the UMES School of Health Professions. The salary range is $53,000–$60,000. The positions are open until filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in research coordination.
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.
• Knowledge of surveys, interviews, laboratory procedures, experiments, or fieldwork.
• Written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Precision in data entry, analysis, and documentation.
• Computational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain research records, files, and data integrity.
• Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, and fellow assistants.
• Must be able to accept employment in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neurosciences, Virology, Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or an equivalent field.
• Previous research experience in cell or molecular biology, neurosciences, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, genetics, and/or biostatistics.
• Experience with techniques such as cell tissue culture, DNA/RNA isolation, animal models, molecular cloning, and/or protein chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research activities by performing experiments, analyzing data, and summarizing research results for publication under a faculty member’s supervision.
• Possibly teach.
• Assist graduate students as they conduct experiments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to the State Health Insurance Program and prescription plans available to state employees.
• May participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the University System of Maryland.
• Five days of accrued annual leave per year.
• Three days of accrued sick leave per year.
• Eight paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level