About the position
Job Description
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a Laboratory
Research Technician to join the Chu laboratory in the Biomaterials
and Regenerative Dental Medicine department. A laboratory research
technician is needed to perform routine and standardized biological
procedures, including mouse colony maintenance (genotyping/animal
husbandry), preparing common use chemical solutions, and overseeing
lab safety compliance.
This is a Full-Time, 6-month, Contractual position.
Responsibilities
1. Performs routine biological procedures such as gel
electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions;
chemical procedures such as simple synthesis, or product isolation,
or biophysical procedures such as optical and kinetics
measurements. 2. Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents,
stains, and buffers. 3. Assists in conducting routine assays such
as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement
fixations. 4. Assists with sterile procedures. 5. Performs clinical
processes such as cell or tissue cultures. 6. Collects, prepares,
and processes specimens. 7. Develops and prints film detailing
biochemical or other analyses. 8. Assists in conducting research on
current scientific literature using computerized applications. 9.
Collects, records, and enters research data. 10. Performs wipe
tests, general housekeeping of laboratory, and operation of
laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes,
incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and gas and liquid
chromatographs. 11. Maintains chemicals and equipment
inventory.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science.; No
experience is required 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 college credits being equivalent to one year of
experience. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to
medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability
to perform job. Employees in this job class may be required to work
with biohazardous or radio-labelled materials and to successfully
complete applicable safety training.
About Us
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public
health, law, and human services university. Six professional
schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the
majority of health care, human services, and law professional
degrees in Maryland each year.
Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,
research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s
voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in
the communities and people with whom we engage. 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.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or
any other legally protected classification.
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 a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You
may also contact HRDiversity@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. Read
the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more
information.
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. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a
comprehensive benefits package
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