Description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Animal Research Specialist with a strong chemistry or biochemistry background in the laboratory of Dr. Roberto Machado. This position is responsible for carrying out specific projects under the direct supervision of Dr. Kelly Schweitzer. This position is responsible for supporting and/or ensuring design, development, documentation, and implementation of research procedures and protocols using a variety of complex activities.

The Lab Animal Specialist will work on projects in the filed of pulmonary physiology, sickle cell disease, pulmonary hypertension, or other pulmonary diseases. Primary duty is to oversee and maintain animal colonies, breeding, identification, and documentation.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; 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:

• Primary responsibilities are to oversee and maintain animal colonies, breeding, identification, and documentation. Knowledge of UMB animal procedures and IACUC regulatory process is a plus.
• Independently perform and troubleshoot experiments and participate in the design of research studies.
• Assist in animal handling, injections, organ dissection, and tissue processing.
• Assist in endpoint analyses and data collection.
• Performs general laboratory duties, such as autoclaving, preparing chemical solutions, media, reagents, and buffers.
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel).
• Compile and analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Laboratory Animal Research Specialist:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Experience: Three (3) years of experience including two (2) years in pulmonary physiology, sickle cell disease, pulmonary hypertension, or other pulmonary diseases a plus.

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.

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.

Hiring Range: $63,000 - $68,000, commensurate with education and experience

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 may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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