Research Assistant: Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in University of Eastern Shore, MD

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Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has several positions available as a Research Assistant. The positions are twelve-month, contractual, and grant funded. Continuation of the position is based on renewal of funding. Self-motivated and goal-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America’s most beautiful campuses. UMES is committed to providing high-quality programs in an ethnically diverse environment and to preparing students who will serve and shape the global economy. UMES is a growing, primarily residential university with learning, discovery and engagement missions. The university recognizes its responsibility for developing human potential, enriching cultural expressions, and sharing its expertise with individuals, businesses, and educational, governmental and non-governmental organizations. The learning, discovery and engagement foci are in accordance with UMES’ legacy and mission as Maryland’s 1890 Land-Grant Institution. The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions currently consists of the following departments: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Rehabilitation Services. The UMES School of Pharmacy has been approved by the Maryland Board of Regents and obtained full accreditation since 2013. Salary Range: $53,000 - $60,000 Benefits: Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment. • Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations. • Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual • Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave • Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Responsibilities: •Contribute to research activities, including performing experiments, analyzing data, possibility of teaching, and summarizing research results for publication, under the supervision of a faculty member. •Assist graduate students as they conduct experiments. •Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferences: •PhD or M.S. or B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neurosciences, Virology, Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or equivalent degree •Previous research experiences in cell/molecular biology, neurosciences, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, genetics and/or biostatistics required. •Special techniques such as cell tissue culture, DNA/RNA isolation, animal models, molecular cloning, and/or protein chemistry. Physical Demands: •May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk. •May require lifting up to 25 lbs. •Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. •Requires operation of a variety of office equipment. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in research coordination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies. Knowledge of surveys, interviews, lab procedures, experiments, or fieldwork. Skill in written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration. Skill in precision data entry, analysis, and documentation. Skill in computational and problem-solving techniques. S