Employment Opportunities
Position Title: Research Assistant (id:81958)
Campus: Orono
Department: Molecular & Biomedical Sciences -OBMMB
Bargaining Unit: UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band: 01
Location: Orono ME
Statement of the Job: The Maginnis lab investigates virus-host cell interactions using human cell culture models and the human JC polyomavirus. We are seeking a research assistant to investigate cellular factors that contribute to viral infection and disease outcomes and support research activities. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $39,000 to $42,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in a biomedical field and 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience or familiarity with cellular and molecular biology techniques.
- Ability to work in an active fast-paced environment and work at a biosafety cabinet, microscope, and/or computer station for long periods of time.
- Ability to retrieve and lift packages 20-50 lbs occasionally.
Preferred:
- Experience with cell culture and cell-based assays.
- Experience with BSL-2 laboratory work.
- Experience with microscopy including fluorescence microscopy.
Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: June 3, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: June 5, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: June 10, 2024
Tentative start date: July 1, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Melissa Maginnis at melissa.maginnis@maine.edu or 207-581-2806.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Length: Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents: Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV