What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Research Specialist CL1 position at CHEManager International?
Job Description
A scientific research specialist CL1 position is available in the Henry/Barrick labs. In the Henry Lab the specialist will support research studying molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuromuscular degeneration in zebrafish models of muscular dystrophies. The successful candidate will utilize cutting-edge genetic, molecular, and imaging approaches to investigate disease pathogenesis. In the Barrick lab, the specialist will support research studying the cellular mechanisms of cardiomyopathy in a human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte model. The successful candidate will use confocal microscopy to image live cardiomyocytes and apply image analysis tools to quantify the impact of disease-associated mutations on cellular properties such as contractility. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Normal daily work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position pays $19.61/hour, or applicable transfer rate in accordance with the ACSUM collective bargaining agreement.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.
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. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications
Required:
To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 1, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Clarissa.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
A scientific research specialist CL1 position is available in the Henry/Barrick labs. In the Henry Lab the specialist will support research studying molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuromuscular degeneration in zebrafish models of muscular dystrophies. The successful candidate will utilize cutting-edge genetic, molecular, and imaging approaches to investigate disease pathogenesis. In the Barrick lab, the specialist will support research studying the cellular mechanisms of cardiomyopathy in a human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte model. The successful candidate will use confocal microscopy to image live cardiomyocytes and apply image analysis tools to quantify the impact of disease-associated mutations on cellular properties such as contractility. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Normal daily work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position pays $19.61/hour, or applicable transfer rate in accordance with the ACSUM collective bargaining agreement.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform laboratory experiments to elucidate mechanisms of neuromuscular degeneration
- Perform laboratory experiments to elucidate mechanisms of altered cardiomyocyte contractility
- Maintain, and assist with the generation and characterization of transgenic and mutant zebrafish lines relevant to neuromuscular degenerative diseases
- Maintain and assist with the generation and characterization of parent and gene-edited mutant human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) lines relevant to cardiomyopathy
- Perform imaging studies using confocal and light-sheet microscopy
- Execute molecular and cellular biology techniques, including cloning, HRMA, Taqman, and sample preparation for deep sequencing
- Analyze confocal microscopy data using established image analysis tools in MATLAB
- Troubleshoot experimental challenges and technical issues
- Maintain detailed, organized laboratory notebooks and records
- Contribute to grant applications, project progress reports, and manuscripts submitted to scientific journals
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
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.
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. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications
Required:
- Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Optical Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with advanced coursework in the above fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of one year of laboratory experience or more (can be during undergraduate education if extensive research experience was acquired).
- Must be highly motivated and organized, prudent in time management and capable of juggling multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Quick to learn new skills on the job and work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving/analytical skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of students and staff. Must be a team player.
- Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Prior experience with molecular biology, confocal microscopy, image analysis.
To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:
- a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
- a resume/curriculum vitae
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 1, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Clarissa.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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