Research Assistant, Laboratory - SOM Thoracic Surgery

Job Description

The Division of Thoracic Surgery in the University of Maryland
Department of Surgery is recruiting a Contractual
Laboratory Research Assistant to join its dynamic team of
world-renowned clinical research scientists. The Division is
nationally recognized for developing innovative treatments for
disorders of the chest's structures and organs, particularly the
lungs and esophagus. The division's research lab supports multiple
basic, translational, and patient-directed clinical trials
exploring lung transplantation and lung cancer, as well as novel
ways to improve patient care.

Basic research in the division focuses on personalized
immune-mediated responses designed to alter survival. Our
laboratory works to define pathways that contribute to lung
allograft rejection to design better immunosuppression strategies.
We also focus our efforts on developing drugs to stimulate the
immune response against both localized and metastatic lung cancer
that has spread throughout the body.

The University of Maryland Department of Surgery offers the most
innovative surgical treatment options for patients with cases
ranging from routine to the most medically complex. Our physicians'
vast surgical and research expertise, our multidisciplinary
approach to treatment, and the broad resources of an outstanding
academic medical center combine to attract leading
surgeon-scientists to the University of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities

such as: general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing
solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens;
autoradiograms and photomicrographs, executing biochemical
procedures such as: electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and
DNA extractions, etc.

• May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as

animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques,
recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and
hybridization. May participate in the design of research
studies.

• Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant

computer software applications.

• Assist with literature research, editing and preparing

manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for
publication.

• Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding

students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in
developing policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory
experimentation; and ordering supplies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related
to the research of the laboratory.*

Preferred Skills:

Protein expression in bacteria including cloning of plasmid
expression vector, transformation, induction of the protein of
interest and purification of the target protein. Molecular biology
techniques such as Gel electrophoresis, Western blot, qPCR,
ELISA

*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 may be substituted for the
education or experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and
theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional
discipline normally acquired through advanced education or
specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on
behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion,
creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and
evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure
legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate
work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for
service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May
independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects,
or resources. Applies entry level knowledge, concepts, principles,
and skills. Decision making occurs within defined parameters.
Supervisor defines assignments, expectations, and deadlines.
Supervisor may review work for quality. Demonstrates initiative and
discretion to resolve routine and non-routine matters. 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.

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
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in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
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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.