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Department of Biological Sciences
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| Position Overview: |
The Gardner laboratory at UMBC is looking for a technician to work on an R01 funded study of bacterial polysaccharide degradation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a MS degree in microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience working with non-model bacterial systems and/or modern molecular biology techniques (including proteomics).
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $49,582 and has 14 days of vacation, as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full-time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Responsibilities: |
This technician is expected to be a full-time 40-hour/week bench scientist, with duties that include planning and executing experiments, data generation and analysis, proper lab notebook upkeep, laboratory maintenance, presentation and manuscript preparation, and other duties related to academic microbiology research.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
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Prior experience in laboratory environment preferred. Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and biology or chemistry experience such as: - Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 credits in a field related to the research in a laboratory, as appropriate, or - Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with at least one (1) year of laboratory experience, as appropriate.
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work 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.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
MS degree in microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 11 (starting at $49,582) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program |
| Hours: |
Full Time |
| Type: |
Contingent II (Contractual), Grant Funded |
| Additional Information: |
This position is Grant Funded, wherein employment is contingent upon award renewal.
Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.
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| FLSA Status: |
Nonexempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |