*The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Laboratory Research Specialist to join their team.*The Lead Specialist will provide guidance and technical expertise to research projects and oversee lab research activities. This position will be responsible for ensuring design, development, documentation, and implementation of research procedures and protocols using a variety of complex activities. UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). *Primary Duties* * Independently leads Biomedical laboratory research activities by ensuring design, development, documentation and implementation of research procedures and protocols using a variety of complex activities. Lead the development and execution of projects involving laboratory mice research studies. Revise studies, in consultation with principal investigator, to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces standards. * Provide day-to-day laboratory operations oversight including ordering supplies, ensuring quality control and safety compliance, developing procedures. Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implements effective solutions. * Assemble and assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication. * Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various relevant computer software applications. Present research findings. * Perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; develops procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation. * Performs other duties as assigned *Education:*Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory. *Experience:*Five (5) years experience in laboratory research including three (3) years in the relevant research specialization. *Other:*May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation. May consider a combination of directly related experience and education. *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. /*The Hiring Range for this position is in the low $70,000s to mid $80,000s, commensurate with education and experience.*/ 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. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. **Job:** **Reg or CII Exempt Staff* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center* **Title:** *Lead Laboratory Research Specialist* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *24000147*