Umes

Umes

Research Assistant

University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementOperations ManagementClinical Laboratory TechniquesPCRFlow CytometryMicroscopyCell CultureResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringWriting

About the role

  • Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) located in Princess Anne, Maryland invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Engineering.
  • The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance and continued funding.
  • Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees.

Responsibilities

  • Research Design & Execution: Lead and conduct experimental studies involving neuron cell culture and study, biomolecular analysis; develop hypotheses, design protocols, and perform data analysis.
  • Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, biologists); contribute innovative ideas to ongoing projects and initiate new research directions.
  • Lab Management Support: Assist the principal investigator in managing lab operations, maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards, and overseeing purchasing and inventory.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Lead and conduct experimental studies involving neuron cell culture and study, biomolecular analysis; develop hypotheses, design protocols, and perform data analysis.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, biologists); contribute innovative ideas to ongoing projects and initiate new research directions.
  • Support in lab operations management, maintain and operate laboratory equipment, ensure safety and ethical compliance, handle lab inventory and purchasing.
  • Research Design & Execution: Lead and conduct experimental studies involving neuron cell culture and study, biomolecular analysis
  • develop hypotheses, design protocols, and perform data analysis.
  • Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, biologists)

Requirements

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in RT-PCR, flow cytometry, atomic force microscopy, tissue culture, biological sample analysis, neuron cell culture and biomolecular analysis.
  • The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
  • All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Skills

  • Research & Writing
  • Teaching & Mentoring: Supervision and mentorship of graduate/undergraduate students.
  • Additional Job Description
  • All applicants must apply using the new online application system.
  • Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply.
  • Best Consideration Date: N/A
  • Posting Close Date: N/A
  • Open Until Filled: Yes
  • UMES-BNTC-Dean Business & Technology
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)
  • Salary Range

Compensation

  • The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance and continued funding.

Benefits

  • Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland.
  • The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below.
  • These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment.
  • The Contingent Category II benefits include five (5) days of accrued annual leave
  • three (3) days of accrued sick leave
  • Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations.

Company info

  • The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) located in Princess Anne, Maryland invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Engineering.
  • This is a full-time, on-site, grant-funded, contractual position with limited benefits.
  • The research is focused on peripheral nerve regeneration, and we are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong background in tissue and cellular biology and a commitment to scientific excellence.

Equal opportunity

  • UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
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