Location: Baltimore,MD, USA
*The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry*is seeking a contractual*Laboratory Research Specialist*to join the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences. The Department seeks to advocate for oral and general health through innovation and discovery in biomedical research. The Research Specialist will carry out research projects proposed in NIH-funded grant applications in service of this mission. The School of Dentistry is one of seven professional schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), an urban health, law, and human services campus. The School is committed to advancing oral health and improving lives by achieving preeminence through excellence and innovation in education, patient care, research, public service, and global engagement. *Benefits: Contingent (Contractual) Category II * UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). *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. * *Primary Duties:* * 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. * Perform advanced laboratory research activities such as: animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations, etc. May participate in the design of research studies. * Compile and 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 professional and administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory personnel; assisting in developing policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies. *Education:*Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory. *Experience:*Three (3) years of experience including two (2) 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. May consider a combination of directly related experience and education. *Knowledge, Skills, and 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. *Hiring Range: $62,000 - $69,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) * UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department ...@umaryland.edu. 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 aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also ...@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 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. For more information, follow this linkUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination. **Job:** **Reg or CII Exempt Staff* **Organization:** **School of Dentistry - Neural and Pain Sciences* **Title:** *Laboratory Research Specialist (Contingent II)* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *240001M8*