Research Specialist, Laboratory Animal - SOM Radiation Oncology Rsrch DTRS

Job Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a
Laboratory Animal Research Specialist to join the School of
Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology Research. The
Laboratory Research Specialist Animal is responsible for performing
research activities at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Functions as a single specialist in a laboratory setting, is
responsible for providing the advanced technical expertise to
research project(s) and must follow and complete advanced pathways
to provide an animal `whole body care' as it applies to the area of
specialty to achieve this job title. The position will work in a
highly collaborative environment to achieve research project goals
by designing studies, performing laboratory experiments, analyzing
data, writing reports, presenting results, and training staff and
students. Work is performed in accordance with animal welfare
regulations, USDA, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals, Public Health Services (PHS), Office of Laboratory Animal
Welfare (OLAW), Association for assessment and Accreditation of
Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC) guidelines, and/or United States Food and Drug
Administration (USFDA) 21CFR58 Good Laboratory Practices
Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent project(s) and participate in the design of

research studies. Perform procedures utilizing specific skillsets
or advanced treatments as dictated by the veterinarian in charge.
Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various
relevant computer software applications.

• Independently perform day to day laboratory research activities

such as: general housekeeping, daily observations of animal health;
collection of cultures and biological specimens for diagnostic
testing and monitoring of animal health; diagnostic molecular
(ELISA), bacteriological, or biological assays; breeding
colonization processes; irradiation of blood products; and
executing biochemical or hematopoietic procedures such as: bone
marrow aspirations, complete blood count, white cell differential,
electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, PCR and DNA extractions,
etc.; and may require performing psychological enrichment of
certain species.

• Performs laboratory animal support activities such as surgical,

anesthesia, enrichment, diagnostics, good laboratory practice,
internal-medical and biohazardous research and may contribute to
the design of related activities.

• Administer day-to-day laboratory operations including

monitoring and advise on the budget, ensuring quality control and
safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering
supplies including the identification of supply sources. Maintain
proper operation of research equipment, ensuring proper operation
records, cleaning, ordering of required components and
explaining/resolving technical issues.

• Conduct library research and participates in editing and

preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer
graphics for publication. Contribute to the preparation of journal
articles and grant proposals. Presents research findings.

• Prepare materials for research studies, including sample

collection kits and research documents.

• Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate students,

post-doctoral, international fellows, and/or junior technical
personnel in the performance of a variety of laboratory
techniques.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology, agriculture, veterinary science,
biochemistry, chemistry, or field of study related to the animal
science.

Three (3) years of experience working with animals in a research
laboratory setting or in an animal hospital is preferred, including
two (2) years in the relevant research specialization in
rodent/multi-species clinical.

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 in-depth, senior level knowledge, concepts,
principles, and skills. Wide latitude in decision making to
interpret unclear or inadequate guidelines. Supervisor and employee
collaborate to develop goals and objectives. Confers with
supervisor only on controversial or far reaching matters.
Proactively resolves broad and unique matters requiring
sophisticated analysis and interpretation. Acts as resource to
others. 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
inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation
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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.