About this position
- Research Assistant/Associate: Small and Large Animal Research
- The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the
- University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine is seeking a
- motivated Research Assistant/Associate to support in vivo studies in
- small and large animal models. The successful candidate will perform
- survival surgical procedures, manage the laboratory’s breeding
- colonies and genotyping workflow, and support day-to-day animal
- research operations across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform survival and non-survival rodent surgery using aseptic technique, including ligation procedures such as coronary artery ligation for myocardial infarction models and orthotopic implantation surgeries, with anesthesia, analgesia, and postoperative monitoring and recovery.
- Support procedures in large animal models, including handling, restraint, sedation, dosing, sample collection, and perioperative care.
- Manage breeding colonies, including matings, weaning, animal identification, line maintenance, and colony records.
- Perform genotyping workflows, including tissue sampling, DNA extraction, PCR and qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and maintenance of genotyping records.
- Carry out routine in vivo procedures including injections by multiple routes, blood collection, oral gavage, tumor measurement, and health monitoring.
- Assist with terminal procedures, necropsy, and tissue collection, and support imaging and treatment sessions.
- Prepare and maintain IACUC protocols, ensure compliance with animal welfare requirements, coordinate with veterinary and facility staff, and manage animal orders and census.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with rodent survival surgery and aseptic technique, including ligation procedures such as coronary artery ligation for myocardial infarction models and orthotopic implantation surgeries.
- Experience with breeding colony management and genotyping, including PCR and related molecular techniques.
- Experience handling large animal species in a research setting is highly desirable.
- AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) or Veterinary Technician licensure is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with IACUC protocol preparation and animal welfare regulations, including USDAcovered species.
- Strong attention to detail and careful record keeping, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent studies and to work both independently and within a collaborative team.
- Application: Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover
- letter outlining their research experience, interest in this position
- and contact information for three references to Dr. Nalinikanth
- Kotagiri at NKotagiri@som.umaryland.edu
Desired start date: January 2027
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.