Research Specialist (DOM Gastroenterology)

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

We are seeking a Research Specialist who willperform a range of assays and experiments specific to an area ofresearch, requiring a good understanding of the work of thelaboratory. Makes contributions to various aspects of researchefforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with trainingand orientation of others working in the laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.Work may include making protocol modifications within theparameters set by investigator.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. readcontrols, and evaluate results.
• Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whethercomponent parts of experiments are working as expected.
• Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Become familiar with published research methods related tocurrent experimental work by investigating published protocols anddiscussing them with more senior laboratory staff and/or facultyinvestigators.
• Process analyzed data into figures for scientificpublications.
• May order equipment and supplies, and interface withvendors.
• May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members withresearch assays.
• May participate in protocol development, efficiency, andproductivity.
• May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writingmethodology sections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• One year of laboratory experience performing relevanttechniques.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience andadditional related experience may substitute for required educationbeyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extentpermitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Experimental Design and Execution - Awareness
• Literature Review - Awareness
• Operations Management - Awareness
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Awareness
• Scientific Writing - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential;additional technical skills may be required based on specificdivision or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $17.54 - $30.65 HRLY ($50,000 targeted;Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 7:30a - 4p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to apre-employment background check.

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