Research Specialist, Laboratory Lead

Job Description

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 advanced, expert level knowledge, concepts, principles, and
skills. Substantial latitude in decision making. Sets goals and
objectives to align with defined strategy. Informs supervisor of
progress. Works on ambiguous matters generally without precedent or
structure and independently develops standardization and protocol.
Makes departures from traditional approaches to develop novel
solutions. Influences strategy, program, policy development, and
best practices. Acts as expert resource to others.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads laboratory research activities by ensuring

design, development, documentation and implementation of research
procedures and protocols using a variety of complex activities.
Lead the development and execution of project research studies.
Revise studies, in consultation with upper management or principal
investigator, to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces
standards.

• Provide day-to-day laboratory operations oversight including

monitoring the budget, ensuring quality control and safety
compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering
supplies. Identify and address issues and deficiencies and
implements effective solutions.

• Assemble and assist with literature research, editing and

preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer
graphics for publication.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various

relevant computer software applications. Present research
findings.

• Conduct library research and prepares manuscripts, scientific

illustrations and computer graphics for publication. Prepare
material for journal articles and grant proposals.

• Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding

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

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study

related to the research of the laboratory.

• Five (5) years of experience in laboratory research including

three (3) years in the relevant research specialization.

• Other: May require training related to occupational safety and

health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials
and/or ionizing radiation.

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
undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of
related experience. In instances where specific education and/or
experience is required only directly related education and/or
experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

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
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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.