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University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 1 day ago

Research Assistant (Contractual II)

Baltimore, MD

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $48K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is currently recruiting for a Contractual Research Assistant to perform biomedical research in the laboratory of Dr. Michy Kelly. The Research Assistant will conduct experiments involving mouse behavior, molecular, and biochemical analyses, while also contributing to laboratory publications and maintaining the mouse colony.

BiotechnologyHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: performing cell culture experiments that examine the effect of recombinant DNA and/or pharmacological tools; executing molecular/biochemical analyses using techniques such as immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, microscopy, etc.; tissue processing (e.g., cryosectioning, homogenizing, etc.), performing protein purification, conducting mouse colony maintenance and behavioral studies

Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications and contribute to laboratory publications

Create scientific posters, abstracts, and manuscripts

Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; ordering supplies, maintaining lab stockpiles (e.g., buffers), keeping the laboratory environment orderly and clean

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory research experienceMolecular techniquesBiochemical analysesMouse behaviorScientific publicationsCell cultureData analysisTraining studentsLaboratory maintenance

Required

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or a related field or discipline

Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications and contribute to laboratory publications

Create scientific posters, abstracts, and manuscripts

Occasional weekend or holiday work will be required

Preferred

One (1) year of laboratory research experience

Experience with mouse behavior, colony maintenance, ex vivo molecular/biochemical techniques and drafting scientific publications

Benefits

Generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year

Paid holidays

Sick time

Time for community service

Subsidized comprehensive health insurance

Supplemental retirement options

Professional learning and development programs

Limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options (if applicable per job)

Company

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) was founded in 1807.

Founded in 1953

Catonsville, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.mprc.umaryland.edu

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