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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers 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.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

• Apply biological, chemical, and/or toxicological knowledge and experience to the assessment of foods, dietary supplements, or other applicable FDA-regulated products for potential contamination with marine and freshwater natural toxins.
• Serve as a resource to staff and stakeholders (e.g., other government agencies, general public) regarding biology, chemistry, and/or toxicology of marine and freshwater natural toxins.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of, and stay current with, issues associated with marine and freshwater natural toxins in FDA-regulated products by participating in training/development opportunities, reviewing the scientific literature, and attending conferences.
• Work closely with other subject matter experts in the field to identify and close technical knowledge gaps.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of scientific findings at meetings/conferences.
• Publish findings in the scientific literature.

• Develop, validate, and/or transfer methods of analysis for marine and freshwater natural toxins in FDA-regulated products. (50%)
• Screen various FDA-regulated products for the presence of marine and freshwater natural toxins for risk assessment purposes. (20%)
• Perform studies to better understand the uptake, depuration, and persistence of marine and freshwater natural toxins in FDA-regulated products. (20%)
• Present data at meetings and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals (10%)

Benefits Summary

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, Toxicology or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with methods of analysis for marine and freshwater natural toxins including LC-MS/MS.
• Previous experience or knowledge of the principles of method development and validation, working knowledge of the sources, chemistry, and/or toxicology of marine and freshwater natural toxins, including those produced by harmful cyanobacteria (i.e., microcystins, anatoxins, cylindrospermopsin, and saxitoxin), and strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  

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• Hands-on experience with methods of analysis for marine and freshwater natural toxins including ELISA, or in-vitro assays such as cytotoxicity, receptor binding assays, enzyme inhibition assays, etc.)

Additional Information:

• Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated. Candidate must additionally be able to pass background checks inclusive of the U.S. FDA. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Salary range: $68,000 – $70,000
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid leave, tuition remission, and retirement benefits.

• All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu. A complete application packet includes a cover letter, CV, unofficial academic transcripts, and three (3) professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

• Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by November 15, 2024

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Physical Demands

• Predominantly sedentary work in a laboratory setting.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motions.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing, manipulating, and analyzing samples in a laboratory setting; analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Ability to use analytical instrumentation and computers in a laboratory environment.

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