Research Specialist (Gastroenterology)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 35,642 - 62,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist to perform assays and experiments in a biomedical laboratory. The role involves contributing to research efforts, troubleshooting, and assisting with training and orientation of staff.

Responsibilities include planning and running experiments, interpreting results, training juniors, developing new techniques, reading literature, producing figures for publications, and interfacing with vendors for equipment and supplies.

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. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results.
Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component 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 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 or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Research Specialist. The Research Specialist performs a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. They will make contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with training and 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 the parameters set by investigator.
Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results.
Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component 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 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.

Minimum 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.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency