Associate Research Scientist (PREP0004158) - #Faculty

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate to support the collaboration's cellular and proteomics research within the PREP program. The role involves conducting mammalian cell culture, designing and executing characterization studies, and performing data analyses with statistical methods.

You will document protocols, present findings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a PhD in a related biomedical field and 3+ years of experience in cell culture,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mammalian cell culture with 1+ year of specialized experience in adherent cells
• 3+ years of experience in mammalian cell health assays (e.g., viability, apoptosis, DNA damage)
• 3+ years of experience in mass spectrometry with 1 year of specialized experience in cell-based metabolomics
• 3+ years of experience in cytometry (e.g., image-based, flow-based)
• Proficiency in operating advanced cell analysis instrumentation and developing protocols
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead research efforts to successfully achieve research goals
• Experience with cell process analytical technologies (e.g., real-time, label-free, non-destructive) (preferred)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and design of experiment strategies (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conduct mammalian cell culture
• Design and execute cell characterization experiments, develop and conduct data analysis workflows including statistical analyses, and interpret results
• Ensure that protocols and results are well-documented
• Present findings at meetings and conferences and prepare manuscripts
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Data analysis workflows

Statistical analyses

Cell health assays

Cytometry

Scientific collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering / molecular biology / biochemistry

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Cell analysis instrumentation

Statistical design of experiments

Job description

PREP Research Associate

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

Research Title:

Senior Research Associate - Fit-for-Purpose Cellular Measurements for Process Analytical Technologies (U.S. Citizens preferred)

U.S. Citizen Preferred

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct mammalian cell culture
• Design and execute cell characterization experiments, develop and conduct data analysis workflows including statistical analyses, and interpret results
• Ensure that protocols and results are well-documented
• Present findings at meetings and conferences and prepare manuscripts
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in mammalian cell culture with 1+ year of specialized experience in adherent cells
• 3+ years of experience in mammalian cell health assays (e.g., viability, apoptosis, DNA damage)
• 3+ years of experience in mass spectrometry with 1 year of specialized experience in cell-based metabolomics
• 3+ years of experience in cytometry (e.g., image-based, flow-based)
• Proficiency in operating advanced cell analysis instrumentation and developing protocols
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead research efforts to successfully achieve research goals
• Experience with cell process analytical technologies (e.g., real-time, label-free, non-destructive) (preferred)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and design of experiment strategies (preferred)

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University'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.

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Job Type: Full Time