University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 4 hours ago
Laboratory Research Assistant
Baltimore, MD
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $54K/yrThe University of Maryland, Baltimore is a public university seeking a Laboratory Research Assistant for the School of Medicine, Department of Neurobiology. The role involves performing routine and advanced laboratory research activities, compiling and analyzing research data, and assisting with literature research and administrative duties.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; maintains cell cultures; obtains photomicrographs, and executes biochemical procedures such as: Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, and DNA extractions, etc
May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as: confocal imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, etc. 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory
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
Preferred
May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation
May consider a combination of directly related experience and education
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 1807
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (123)
2024 (114)
2023 (99)
2022 (90)
2021 (49)
2020 (67)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Scott Bitner
Vice President Finance & Auxiliary Services, Deputy CFO
Diane Forbes Berthoud, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer; Professor, Graduate School
Recent News
Bizjournals.com Feed (2025-11-12 15:43:17)
2026-01-07
Maryland Daily Record
2025-11-08
Maryland Daily Record
2025-11-01
Company data provided by crunchbase