Research Assistant (Contractual II)

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Contractual Research Assistant. The position will perform biomedical research in the laboratory of Dr. Michy Kelly in the Department of Neurobiology. The Research Assistant will conduct experiments involving mouse behavior, ex vivo molecular, and biochemical analyses of mouse brains, and will also contribute to mouse colony maintenance and laboratory publications. Occasional weekend or holiday work will be required. Please include cover letter with application. Benefits: Contingent Category II UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or a related field or discipline.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of laboratory research experience.
• Experience with mouse behavior, colony maintenance, ex vivo molecular/biochemical techniques and drafting scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: performing cell culture experiments that examine the effect of recombinant DNA and/or pharmacological tools; executing molecular/biochemical analyses using techniques such as immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, microscopy, etc.; tissue processing (e.g., cryosectioning, homogenizing, etc.), performing protein purification, conducting mouse colony maintenance and behavioral studies.
• Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications and contribute to laboratory publications
• Create scientific posters, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; ordering supplies, maintaining lab stockpiles (e.g., buffers), keeping the laboratory environment orderly and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service
• subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options
• professional learning and development programs
• limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB
• life insurance and long-term disability
• flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees