About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

You will support laboratory research within the Mind Brain Institute by planning and running experiments, troubleshooting assays, and preparing results for publication. This is a hands-on role that requires independence on routine tasks, strong attention to data quality, and the ability to train or orient less experienced lab members.

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators; modify protocols within investigator-defined parameters
• Perform, troubleshoot, and document assays and experiments related to ongoing research
• Interpret experimental controls and results; evaluate component performance
• Process analyzed data into publication-ready figures and contribute to methods sections of manuscripts
• Train and orient students, interns, and new staff on lab techniques and safety procedures
• Assist with ordering and inventory of supplies and interface with vendors as needed
• Contribute to development and optimization of new techniques and laboratory instrumentation
• Participate in protocol development to improve efficiency and reproducibility
• Other duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• At least one year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education under the employer’s equivalency policy

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a molecular, cellular, or neuroscience research laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to prepare figures and summarize experimental results for publications
• Experience training or mentoring junior lab personnel
• Familiarity with ordering laboratory supplies and working with vendors

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Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data management and analysis — Awareness
• Experimental design and execution — Awareness
• Literature review — Awareness
• Operations management — Awareness
• Protocol development and optimization — Awareness
• Scientific writing — Awareness

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Role Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; may include some weekends
• FLSA status: Non-exempt
• Location: Baltimore, MD, US (Homewood Campus)
• Department: Mind Brain Institute
• Compensation: Hourly range $18.71 — $32.69 (commensurate with experience); estimated annual midpoint shown on source materials: $62,279
• Employee group: Full Time

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Why Join

Work with a confidential client conducting impactful brain and mind research. This role offers hands-on lab experience, opportunities to contribute to publications, and mentorship responsibilities that build technical and scientific communication skills.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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