• Research Specialist (Surgery) - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Department of Surgery is seeking a **_Research Specialist_** performs a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. Makes contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with training and orientation of others working in the laboratory.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigator. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.

    + Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, evaluate results.

    + Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as expected.

    + Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.

    + Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.

    + Become familiar with published research methods related to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with more senior laboratory staff and/or faculty investigators.

    + Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.

    + May order equipment and supplies and interface with vendors.

    + May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members with research assays.

    + May participate in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.

    + May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing up methodology sections.

    + Other duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.

    + One year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

     

    Classified Title: Research Specialist

    Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA

    Starting Salary Range: $35,599.92 - $62,199.84 annual ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: M-F

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: SOM Sur Pediatric Surgery

     

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.