The Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research IBBR University of Maryland Rockville MD is seeking a Faculty Assistant to provide laboratory technical support in organic synthesis of peptides antimicrobial peptides purification using HPLC use of analytical instrumentation such as mass Spectrometry MALDI laboratory automation systems and general lab maintenance The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong background in organic chemistry and good laboratory skills IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland College Park the University of Maryland Baltimore and the National Institute of Standards and Technology IBBR leverages state of art integrative methods for bioanalytical biophysical and structural characterization of biomolecules cryo electron microscopy nuclear magnetic resonance x ray crystallography small angle neutron and x ray scattering and mass spectrometry IBBR researchers seek to advance therapeutic development biomanufacturing and state of the art measurement technologies to support accelerated delivery of safe and effective medicines to the public IBBR is a major initiative and supported in part by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership MPowering the State MPower an initiative designed to achieve innovation and impact through collaboration