Radiology Research Specialist – Imaging & Preclinical Work

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in a preclinical imaging lab, contributing to ongoing cancer research.

You will plan and run experiments, interpret results, train staff, and help develop techniques while adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines. This role offers opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and grants, and to work with flow cytometry, tissue processing, and imaging on the School of Medicine campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field required.
• One year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience per institutional policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators; may modify protocols within set parameters.
• Interpret results using specialized knowledge; read controls and evaluate results.
• Assess whether components of experiments are functioning as expected using lab knowledge.
• Train and orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Assist in the development of new techniques and instruments.
• Review published methods related to current work and discuss with senior staff.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in a preclinical imaging lab, contributing to ongoing cancer research.

You will plan and run experiments, interpret results, train staff, and help develop techniques while adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines. This role offers opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and grants, and to work with flow cytometry, tissue processing, and imaging on the School of Medicine campus.