What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Coordinator: Pharmaceutical Sciences position at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
Position Title
Laboratory Coordinator: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job Type
Staff
Position Information
The School of Pharmacy invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, exempt position with full benefits. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America’s most beautiful campuses.
UMES is committed to providing high quality programs in a diverse environment and to prepare 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, Physician Assistant, and Rehabilitation Services. The UMES College of Pharmacy has been approved by the Maryland Board of Regents and obtained full accreditation since 2013.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the research activities of Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty members including designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing research results for publication.
- Operates under the supervision of a Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty members, Pharmaceutical Lab for pharmacy and graduate students including preparation of stock material and supplies,
- Supervises and assists students as they conduct experiments (such as the compounding of pharmaceuticals); and ensuring compliance with all safety procedures in accordance with University policy.
- Opportunities are available to teach and facilitate student learning for pharmacy and graduate students in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Molecular Biology, and Pharmacy Calculations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Required Qualifications
- PhD or M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent discipline.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of cellular and molecular biology.
- Experience in laboratory and biohazard management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of experience in teaching in a pharmacy student lab.
- Publication in the field of neuronal cell culture, RNA isolation, quantitative PCR/RT-PCR, protein extraction, Western Blot, immunofluorescent assays.
- Experience in chromatin immunoprecipitation, HPLC, GC/MS, syntheses of nanomaterials, etc.
- Certification of laboratory biosafety and responsible conduct of research such as Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative certificate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong commitment
- Excellent communication skills to include written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Outstanding research skills
- Ability to engage students in the learning process
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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