Laboratory Research Technician - SOM Microbiology

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to join the School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology.

Responsibilities
1.  Performs routine biological procedures such as gel electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions; chemical procedures such as simple synthesis, or product isolation, or biophysical procedures such as optical and kinetics measurements.
2.  Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers.
3.  Assists in conducting routine assays such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and complement fixations.
4.  Assists with sterile procedures.
5.  Performs clinical processes such as cell or tissue cultures.
6.  Collects, prepares, and processes specimens.
7.  Develops and prints film detailing biochemical or other analyses.
8.  Assists in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications.
9.  Collects, records, and enters research data.
10.  Performs wipe tests, general housekeeping of laboratory, and operation of laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, spectrometers, and gas and liquid chromatographs.
11.  Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science.*
No experience is required.
*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 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform job. Employees in this job class may be required to work with biohazardous or radio-labelled materials and to successfully complete applicable safety training.