Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Our mission is to protect and enhance the health of animals and humans across Maryland, the United States, and the global community through:
Exemplary Education: Delivering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional training through the University of Maryland’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s (VMCVM) Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine (CPCVM). Innovative Research: Advancing animal and public health through cutting-edge scientific research. Extension and Continuing Education: Offering impactful outreach and lifelong learning programs to improve quality of life at the local, national, and global levels.
The Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support federally funded research in infectious diseases. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science and prior experience in laboratory research and/or animal care.
This position is based at the University of Maryland, College Park, just outside Washington, D.C., in a dynamic research environment supported by world-class scientists specializing in human and veterinary microbiology, as well as infectious diseases. The department offers access to advanced facilities, including BSL-3/ABSL-3 laboratories, to support cutting-edge research.
The successful candidate will join the Pal Lab, led by Dr. Utpal Pal, Professor, whose research centers on the biology of tick-borne infections, with a specific focus on Lyme disease. The lab investigates the interactions between the Borrelia burgdorferi pathogen, the causative agent of Lyme disease, and its tick vector, Ixodes scapularis, to develop innovative strategies for disease prevention and treatment.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biological or related sciences from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in research coordination, administrative, or communication /technical writing experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Includes additional degree, proficiency in one or more of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• A post-baccalaureate degree in biological sciences or a related field
• Technical writing skills, particularly related to biological or other natural sciences.
• Computational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and maintain orderly records.
Physical Demands: Sedentary work performed in a typical office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects—ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.
Preferences: n/a
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a
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.
Skill in maintaining research records, files, and data integrity.
Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, and fellow assistants.
Additional Job Details
Preferences: N/A
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References
Best Consideration Date: 10/10/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
AGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$45,350-54,420
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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