• Sr. Research Specialist (Pathology) - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Pathology Department is seeking a **_Sr. Research Specialist_** who makes intellectual contributions to the scientific research interests of the laboratory. In collaboration with a PI, makes decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Contributes to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and funding proposals.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, and coordinate their own objectives.

    + Perform sophisticated data analysis utilizing an extensive knowledge base and experience with varied methods. In a clinical laboratory, perform and develop clinical validation protocols.

    + Act as a consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.

    + Collaborate in the development of new technologies, protocols, and uses of equipment.

    + Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.

    + Function scientifically in the laboratory comparably to a post-doctoral fellow

    + Independently perform assays specific to the laboratory interests.

    + May provide oversight and direction to staff, including interviews, recommendations for hiring and evaluation of performance.

    + Enhance problem solving through interactions and discussions with collaborators or senior researchers at meetings and/or professional presentations.

    + Make decisions regarding laboratory projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.

    + Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decisions.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

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

    + Four years of experience in a comparable laboratory 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory science.

    + Experience with chemistry and immunoassay clinical laboratory instrumentation and Epic Beaker/other LIS.

    + CLS certification.

    Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

    + Data Management and Analysis - Developing

    + Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing

    + Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing

    + Research Design - Developing

    + Scientific Writing - Developing

    + Stakeholder Engagement - Developing

    + Strategic Planning - Developing

     

    _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._

     

    Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Specialist (Pathology)

    Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

    Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($66,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: SOM Pat Clinical Chemistry

     

    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.