Laboratory Research Technician - SOM Microbiology

Job Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a
Laboratory Research Technician to join the School of Medicine,
Department of Microbiology.

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

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered
in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It
continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical
research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing
excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,
quality patient care and service to improve the health of the
citizens of Maryland and beyond.