Laboratory Research Specialist

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore invites applications for a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in our gastroenterology research area, requiring a good understanding of the laboratory's work and contributing to various research efforts.

Responsibilities include planning and running experiments, interpreting results, training staff, developing new techniques, preparing data for figures and manuscripts, and assisting with protocol development.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results.
• 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 methodology sections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Experimental design

Literature review

Operations management

Protocol development

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Chemistry

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore invites applications for a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in our gastroenterology research area, requiring a good understanding of the laboratory's work and contributing to various research efforts.

Responsibilities include planning and running experiments, interpreting results, training staff, developing new techniques, preparing data for figures and manuscripts, and assisting with protocol development.