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Research Specialist

Job Description

The Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a Research Specialist who will be available to work in one of our department laboratories at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of assays and experiments specific to area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the lab. May make contributions to various aspects of research efforts.
  • May include some routine troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other lab personnel.
  • Plan and run set of 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., reading controls, evaluate results. Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
  • Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as they should.
  • Teach/train students, and new technicians in the lab. May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
  • May participates in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity. Assists in development of new techniques and instruments.
  • Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
  • May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing up methodology sections.
  • Process Analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Oce and Prism.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks independently.
  • Highly organized and motivated.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
  • One year laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
  • Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute forexperience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA  
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($48,900 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, hrs between 6am and 6pm, 40 hrs 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Genetics Ctr for Inhrtd Dis Res CIDR  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

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