CI - Laboratory Research Technician

Join the Chu laboratory in the Biomaterials and Regenerative Dental Medicine department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore as a Laboratory Research Technician. This is a full-time, 6-month contractual position.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine biological procedures such as gel electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions; chemical procedures such as simple synthesis, product isolation, or biophysical procedures such as optical and kinetics measurements.
• Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
• Assists in conducting routine assays such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement fixations.
• Assists with sterile procedures.
• Performs cell or tissue cultures.
• Assists with animal colony management, including genotyping.
• Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
• Acquires images and data from biochemical or other assays.
• Assists in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications.
• Collects, records, and enters research data.
• Performs wipe tests, general housekeeping of the laboratory, and operation of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and gas and liquid chromatographs.
• Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or chemical science.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of natural and/or chemical sciences.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper handling and disposal of applicable specimens, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures using applicable equipment and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computers and related software applications.
• Ability to lift, transport, and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods.
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
• Employees may be required to work with biohazardous or radio-labelled materials and to successfully complete applicable safety training.
• Selected candidates are not eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Pay

$23.97 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 6-month contractual position.