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The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative scientist-leader to serve concurrently as Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV). For the first time, UMSOM will bring these two leadership roles together, creating an exceptional opportunity to advance an integrated scientific vision across microbiology, immunology, virology, and related areas of human disease.
The successful candidate will lead two highly regarded academic and research enterprises with complementary strengths and significant potential for continued growth. This individual will establish an ambitious scientific agenda, strengthen foundational and translational research, recruit and develop outstanding faculty, and create new opportunities for interdisciplinary discovery across the Department, IHV, and the broader UMSOM community.
As Chair, the individual will provide strategic, academic, scientific, and administrative leadership for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The Chair will build upon the Department’s existing strengths, advance excellence in research and education, support the success and development of faculty and trainees, foster productive effective integration with IHV, and productive connections with other departments, centers, and institutes across UMSOM.
As Director of IHV, the individual will provide strategic leadership for IHV’s broader mission—which encompasses basic, translational, and clinical research, epidemiology, public health, education, and global health. Working in close partnership with the accomplished leaders of for these complementary programs, the Director will advance IHV’s mission to improve human health through scientific discovery, innovation and global collaboration. A central priority of this role will be to strengthen and expand IHV’s laboratory research enterprise. The Director will assess existing capabilities, establish clear scientific priorities, recruit and support exceptional investigators, and cultivate the infrastructure and collaborative environment necessary for sustained research excellence.
This is a leadership opportunity of exceptional breadth and scientific potential. The Chair and Director will have the platform to shape an integrated research strategy, develop areas of distinction, and position UMSOM for continued national and international leadership in microbiology, immunology, virology, infectious diseases, and related disciplines. The role calls for a distinguished scientist who combines intellectual vision and academic credibility with the executive and administrative capabilities required to lead two substantial and multifaceted organizations.
About the Department
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is a nationally recognized academic department dedicated to advancing knowledge of infectious diseases and immune regulation through rigorous research and comprehensive trainee development. The largest basic science department in the UMSOM, the Department consists of 68 total faculty including 34 core faculty members. The Department has achieved sustained research excellence and a strong national reputation. In 2025, its faculty generated approximately $19.2 million in research expenditures, the majority from the National Institutes of Health. The Department is perennially ranked in the top-10 of microbiology and immunology departments in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings, a widely recognized measure of NIH funding among departments at U.S. schools of medicine.
About the Institute
The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is the first center in the United States - perhaps the world - to combine the disciplines of basic science, epidemiology and clinical research in a concerted effort to speed the discovery of diagnostics and therapeutics for a wide variety of chronic and deadly viral and immune disorders. IHV has more than 240 employees including more than 60 faculty whose research efforts are focused around chronic human viral infection and disease. At present, a majority of the Institute's clinical and research effort is targeted at HIV infection, but also includes the Hepatitis C virus, herpes viruses and cancer research.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Terminal degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. virology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, etc.)
- Academic accomplishments and national or international distinction commensurate with appointment as Professor at UMSOM; rank and tenure status will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications.
- A strong track record of federally funded research and a deep knowledge of the important directions in discovery and innovation in research. Experience with major collaborative or programmatic grants is strongly preferred.
- Substantial and progressively responsible leadership experience in a complex environment, ideally within a similar basic science department and/or research institute in a matrixed academic medical center.
- Demonstrated ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and to build partnerships within and outside the department, institute and institution.
- Demonstrated financial, operational and administrative acumen, including experience stewarding significant resources and managing a complex portfolio of programs.
- An entrepreneurial approach, experience developing scientific strategy, a demonstrated record of successful recruiting, and the ability to inspire, manage, mentor faculty, and galvanize a diverse team.
- Ability to articulate and execute a vision.
- Operationally and fiscally astute.
- Knowledge of biosafety, especially if handling high risk pathogens.
- Experience mentoring trainees, students, postdocs, junior faculty.
- Reputation in the field — national/international recognition (awards, memberships in leadership bodies, editorial boards).
- Speaking/publishing to both scientific audiences and public media.
- Capacity to represent the Department and IHV in public fora, regulatory, and policy arenas.
Compensation
The expected rank of the successful candidate is Professor; however, rank and tenure status are dependent on candidate’s qualifications. The expected salary range for this role is $297,000 - $446,000; salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The referenced salary range reflects the AAMC total compensation pay guidelines, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank and the administrative role as Chair. This salary range may not include all components of the department’s compensation program; therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
To Apply
For nominations or to learn more, please contact the DSG Global Grant Cooper Team, by emailing Abby Walsh at abby.walsh@dsgco.com or by phone at 314.686.0643.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. University of Maryland School of Medicine values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Medicine - Basic Science Departments
Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026
The Opportunity
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative scientist-leader to serve concurrently as Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV). For the first time, UMSOM will bring these two leadership roles together, creating an exceptional opportunity to advance an integrated scientific vision across microbiology, immunology, virology, and related areas of human disease.
The successful candidate will lead two highly regarded academic and research enterprises with complementary strengths and significant potential for continued growth. This individual will establish an ambitious scientific agenda, strengthen foundational and translational research, recruit and develop outstanding faculty, and create new opportunities for interdisciplinary discovery across the Department, IHV, and the broader UMSOM community.
As Chair, the individual will provide strategic, academic, scientific, and administrative leadership for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The Chair will build upon the Department’s existing strengths, advance excellence in research and education, support the success and development of faculty and trainees, foster productive effective integration with IHV, and productive connections with other departments, centers, and institutes across UMSOM.
As Director of IHV, the individual will provide strategic leadership for IHV’s broader mission—which encompasses basic, translational, and clinical research, epidemiology, public health, education, and global health. Working in close partnership with the accomplished leaders of for these complementary programs, the Director will advance IHV’s mission to improve human health through scientific discovery, innovation and global collaboration. A central priority of this role will be to strengthen and expand IHV’s laboratory research enterprise. The Director will assess existing capabilities, establish clear scientific priorities, recruit and support exceptional investigators, and cultivate the infrastructure and collaborative environment necessary for sustained research excellence.
This is a leadership opportunity of exceptional breadth and scientific potential. The Chair and Director will have the platform to shape an integrated research strategy, develop areas of distinction, and position UMSOM for continued national and international leadership in microbiology, immunology, virology, infectious diseases, and related disciplines. The role calls for a distinguished scientist who combines intellectual vision and academic credibility with the executive and administrative capabilities required to lead two substantial and multifaceted organizations.
About the Department
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is a nationally recognized academic department dedicated to advancing knowledge of infectious diseases and immune regulation through rigorous research and comprehensive trainee development. The largest basic science department in the UMSOM, the Department consists of 68 total faculty including 34 core faculty members. The Department has achieved sustained research excellence and a strong national reputation. In 2025, its faculty generated approximately $19.2 million in research expenditures, the majority from the National Institutes of Health. The Department is perennially ranked in the top-10 of microbiology and immunology departments in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings, a widely recognized measure of NIH funding among departments at U.S. schools of medicine.
About the Institute
The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is the first center in the United States - perhaps the world - to combine the disciplines of basic science, epidemiology and clinical research in a concerted effort to speed the discovery of diagnostics and therapeutics for a wide variety of chronic and deadly viral and immune disorders. IHV has more than 240 employees including more than 60 faculty whose research efforts are focused around chronic human viral infection and disease. At present, a majority of the Institute's clinical and research effort is targeted at HIV infection, but also includes the Hepatitis C virus, herpes viruses and cancer research.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Terminal degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. virology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, etc.)
- Academic accomplishments and national or international distinction commensurate with appointment as Professor at UMSOM; rank and tenure status will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications.
- A strong track record of federally funded research and a deep knowledge of the important directions in discovery and innovation in research. Experience with major collaborative or programmatic grants is strongly preferred.
- Substantial and progressively responsible leadership experience in a complex environment, ideally within a similar basic science department and/or research institute in a matrixed academic medical center.
- Demonstrated ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and to build partnerships within and outside the department, institute and institution.
- Demonstrated financial, operational and administrative acumen, including experience stewarding significant resources and managing a complex portfolio of programs.
- An entrepreneurial approach, experience developing scientific strategy, a demonstrated record of successful recruiting, and the ability to inspire, manage, mentor faculty, and galvanize a diverse team.
- Ability to articulate and execute a vision.
- Operationally and fiscally astute.
- Knowledge of biosafety, especially if handling high risk pathogens.
- Experience mentoring trainees, students, postdocs, junior faculty.
- Reputation in the field — national/international recognition (awards, memberships in leadership bodies, editorial boards).
- Speaking/publishing to both scientific audiences and public media.
- Capacity to represent the Department and IHV in public fora, regulatory, and policy arenas.
Compensation
The expected rank of the successful candidate is Professor; however, rank and tenure status are dependent on candidate’s qualifications. The expected salary range for this role is $297,000 - $446,000; salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The referenced salary range reflects the AAMC total compensation pay guidelines, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank and the administrative role as Chair. This salary range may not include all components of the department’s compensation program; therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
To Apply
For nominations or to learn more, please contact the DSG Global Grant Cooper Team, by emailing Abby Walsh at abby.walsh@dsgco.com or by phone at 314.686.0643.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. University of Maryland School of Medicine values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Medicine - Basic Science Departments
Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Microbiology Technician
Match your degree field to the role
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to microbiology technician duties. A degree in medical laboratory science, biochemistry, or microbiology holds up well. A general biology degree may trigger an RFE if the job description emphasizes specialized techniques.
Verify your credentials meet ASCP standards
Many clinical and hospital labs require ASCP Board of Certification credentials before sponsoring an H-1B. Confirming your certification matches the posted requirement saves time and signals to employers that visa sponsorship is straightforward for your profile.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Microbiology Technician openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. DOL LCA data shows which labs and biotech companies actively sponsor rather than just listing the role as open to all applicants.
Look beyond hospitals to pharma and food testing labs
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and food safety testing labs file H-1B petitions for microbiology technicians at higher rates than many job seekers expect. These employers operate under USDA and FDA compliance requirements that make specialized foreign talent easier to justify.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 19-4021 before negotiating so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Lab onboarding is often tied to a specific cohort or compliance calendar. USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and avoids the risk of a start date slipping while a standard-track petition sits in queue.
H-1B Visa Microbiology Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Microbiology Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title, so your employer's offer letter and duties must reflect degree-level complexity. Roles limited to routine sample handling without specialized judgment are sometimes challenged, so the job description matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Microbiology Technician positions?
Clinical and hospital laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, contract research organizations, food and beverage testing labs, and government public health agencies all file H-1B petitions for microbiology technicians. Pharma and CRO employers tend to have established immigration processes and sponsor more frequently than smaller private labs. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history so you can identify which employers are actively sponsoring.
How does ASCP certification affect my H-1B sponsorship chances?
ASCP Board of Certification credentials, such as the MB (Microbiology) or MT specialty, demonstrate that your qualifications meet recognized U.S. professional standards. Many clinical employers list ASCP certification as a minimum requirement before initiating an H-1B petition, because it simplifies the specialty occupation argument for USCIS. Without it, some employers won't begin sponsorship, regardless of your degree.
Can I use O*NET data to assess whether my specific duties qualify?
Yes. The O*NET profile for Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021) outlines the tasks, knowledge domains, and education levels associated with this occupation. Reviewing O*NET before your offer is negotiated helps you confirm that the position as described aligns with the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies, and it gives your employer's immigration attorney useful framing for the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for H-1B Microbiology Technician roles?
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Biological Technicians under SOC code 19-4021 in your specific work location. Prevailing wages vary by metro area and experience level, divided into four wage tiers. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to verify that the salary your employer is proposing meets the legal threshold.