The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting for a Contractual Laboratory Research Assistant. The Laboratory Research Assistant is mainly responsible for performing cancer research activities and other work-related duties in a laboratory setting under the instructions. Essential Functions: * Perform cancer research activities and share routine laboratory maintenance such as: Western blot assays, cell viability assay, and other assays, preparing solutions and buffers, human and mouse cell cultures, transfection of human/mouse cells, assist a senior researcher in the lab with mouse studies, general housekeeping, and ordering reagents. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: * *Education: Bachelor of Science degree in biology, life science, or biomedicine is required. Preferred Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in molecular biology, biomedicine, cancer biology, or cell biology. Preferred Experience: Research experience with western blot assay and human/mouse cell culture are required. Research experience with cell viability assay, cell migration assay, cancer biology, and mouse study are considered a strength. HIRING RANGE: Commensurate with education and research experience. Contact: Jiayuh Lin, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Maryland School of Medicine 108 North Greene Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 E-mail:JLin@som.umaryland.edu /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./ Bachelor of Science degree in biology, life science, or biomedicine is required. Research experience with western blot assay and human/mouse cell culture are required. Research experience with cell viability assay, cell migration assay, cancer biology, and mouse study are considered a strength. Job: CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology *Title: *Laboratory Research Assistant Contractual * Location: *null Requisition ID: 240000QQ