• Research Specialist

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a **_Research Specialist_** who will join a team testing developing precision medicine therapies for Cystic Fibrosis. The Specialist will participate in developing and testing precision medicine therapies including gene therapy/editing using CRISPR/CAS9. Under the supervision of a faculty investigator, the Specialist will be responsible for independently performing routine analyses and tests on animal or human fluids and/or tissue or cultured cell lines. Work requires basic and advanced use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience. Uses understanding of theory behind experiments and applies analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes appropriate technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments, which may include tissue culture, cell separation methods, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic and advanced molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques.

    + May utilize in vivo models in experiments.

    + Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.

    + Monitors verification of consents and participates in internal review board applications and renewals. Extracting DNA and performing molecular tests such as genotyping and DNA sequencing.

    + Analyzing genotyping and sequencing results.

    + Database entry and review of clinical information and basic analysis of demographics and data integrity.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    + Basic understanding of molecular biology and genetics.

    + Requires the ability to safely operate scientific laboratory equipment.

    Minimum Qualifications

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

    + One year laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS 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: $17.11 - $20.90 HRLY ($48,900 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: M-F, 8:30 to 5pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: SOM Genetics Cutting Cystic Fibrosis

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    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.

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