Laboratory Assistants/Part-Time - Neurobiology
Full Time
Baltimore, MD
Posted
Job description
We are a neurobiology laboratory at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have opportunities for two
undergraduate students to assist with the projects of postdoctoral and graduate research fellows.
The commitment must be at least for two semesters. The duties include various molecular techniques such as qPCR, DNA extraction and RNA extraction, animal (mouse) handling, assisting in mouse colony maintenance, etc. We require a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
Primary Duties:
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Running qPCR plates
- DNA and RNA extraction
- Prepares simple chemical solutions, media, reagents, and buffers.
- Assist postdoctoral and graduate fellows with various lab procedures such as immunohistochemistry, brain slicing, etc.
- Assist in mouse colony maintenance, animal handling, and behavioral studies.
Qualifications
Interest in learning research techniques and procedures in a laboratory; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to follow written protocols and maintain records of work; willing to work collaboratively with other lab members. At least one semester of laboratory coursework is preferred, but not required. Must be okay with being around/ learning to handle mice-related experiments.
To apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to Shanm Ganapathy (sgkanniappan@som.umaryland.edu). Please include any research experience (if any) in your cover letter
Required knowledge/skills/abilities:
Interest in learning research techniques and procedures in a laboratory; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to follow written protocols and maintain records of work; willing to work collaboratively with other lab members. At least one semester of laboratory coursework is preferred, but not required. Must be okay with being around/ learning to handle mice-related experiments.
To apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to Shanm Ganapathy (sgkanniappan@som.umaryland.edu). Please include any research experience (if any) in your cover letter
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
: CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff - 0
Shift
: Day Job
Organization
: School of Medicine - Anatomy and Neurobiology
Job Posting
: Dec 20, 2022
Unposting Date
: Jan 17, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
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