Job description
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Department of Pediatrics is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to join the Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis. Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant will prepare, collect, log, and label laboratory specimens, set up tests, and assist in lab activities and maintenance.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; 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).
Primary Duties:
- Assists in preparing mixtures such as simple solutions, media, reagents, and stains by pouring, measuring and mixing liquid, powder, and crystalline chemicals following established formulas and procedures.
- Logs specimens; labels tubes, bottles, and other containers and fills with specified solutions or materials as instructed.
- Raises, tends, or harvests non-mammalian specimens as instructed.
- Sets up specimens, materials, and equipment.
- Operates and performs general housekeeping on laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, chromatographs, and chemical analysis instrumentation.
- Cleans and sterilizes glassware; stocks shelves and drawers; separates and prepares laboratory materials for recycling.
- Maintains chemicals and equipment inventory.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Six months of laboratory work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of laboratory operations, safety, and basic laboratory equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to measure and mix laboratory chemicals; to operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, chromatographs, and chemical analysis instrumentation; to lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Hiring Range: $33,288 - $35,000, commensurate with total relevant 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 Staffing department at HRJobs@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 a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@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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