Neuroscience Research Specialist — Lab Mentor & Innovator

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in the Mind Brain Institute on the Homewood Campus. This role involves designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments under investigators' guidance, with training responsibilities for junior staff.

Core duties include data processing for figures and manuscripts, potential vendor interactions, and contributing to protocol development and scientific writing.

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 or education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
• Modify protocols within parameters set by investigators.
• Interpret results, read controls, and evaluate results.
• Train and orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Develop new techniques and instruments as needed.
• Review published research methods related to current work.

Skills

Lab experience

Data Management

Analysis

Experimental Design

Scientific Writing

Literature Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in the Mind Brain Institute on the Homewood Campus. This role involves designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments under investigators' guidance, with training responsibilities for junior staff.

Core duties include data processing for figures and manuscripts, potential vendor interactions, and contributing to protocol development and scientific writing.