Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The Targeted Drug Delivery group, led by Dr. Silvia Muro at the Department of Bioengineering & the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, has open a faculty specialist position to participate in the lab research endeavors by providing technical support to general and specialized tasks.

Responsibilities include:
-To participate in research by assisting postdoctoral or student lab members in technical aspects of experimentation and analysis, such as preparation of buffers and chemical reagents, analytical measurements, maintenance of cell cultures, mouse genotyping and colony care, microscopy, etc.
-To participate in regular lab meetings, and to report and record own lab activities.
-To contribute to common lab supporting tasks, including ordering of reagents, maintenance of equipment, and technical training of new lab members.

We offer:
-A one-year part-time (50%) contract with competitive remuneration based on qualifications, and possibility for year-to-year extensions up to three years depending on performance and funding.
-A stimulating, interdisciplinary, and innovative research environment, and an enriching training opportunity.

-BS on any Biological, Biomedical, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical related areas.
-Technical experience in preparation of buffers, cell culture, PCR, microscopy, and/or breeding of mouse colonies.

Other (preferred) requirements:
-Good oral and written communication skills, reliability, high ethics and integrity, must work well within a team and independently.

Sedentary work, occasionally carrying packages up to 10 pounds, and frequently carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving regular lab objects. Typical lab activities involve repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Continuous visual activities include preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and reading.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.