Job Description

The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Research Assistant to support the laboratory of Dr. Djorde Atanackovic. The Lab Research Assistant will primarily process blood samples from patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells (separate plasma, prepare PBMC). They will also analyze the patients\xe2\x80\x99 blood and other compartments of the body for the presence of CAR T cells using flow cytometry and ELISPOT and do relatively simple analyses, such as ELISA assays, under supervision.

The UMGCCC is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center which conducts innovative basic and clinical research that will impact the understanding and treatment of cancer around the world and seeks to provide state-of-the-art clinical care to cancer patients in Maryland and beyond. Private, foundation, and government sponsors provide funding to the Cancer Center to provide medical research treatment to cancer patients.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, 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).



Essential Functions

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  Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; autoradiograms and photomicrographs, executing biochemical procedures such as electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions, etc.
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  May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as: animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations, flow cytometry, ELISPOT, etc. May participate in the design of research studies.
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  Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
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  Assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
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  Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in developing policies and procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.
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  Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications



Education: Bachelor\'s degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
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.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.



The Hiring Range is in the mid to high $40,000s, commensurate with 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.

Job : Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3303C
Employee Class : Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time
Shift : Day Job
Financial Disclosure : No
Organization : School of Medicine - Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
Job Posting : Apr 12, 2023
Unposting Date : Ongoing