Research Specialist II (Neuroscience)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

Sur place

USD 42 000 - 74 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist II to develop assays and protocols for PI approval and design experimental approaches for laboratory projects. You will perform a range of sophisticated assays and contribute to manuscripts and proposals.

You will troubleshoot independently, guide more junior staff, and help develop new techniques and instruments while supporting data presentation for publications. Location is the School of Medicine Campus with a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Two years of laboratory experience required; education may substitute for experience per policy.

Responsabilités

Conduct assigned laboratory projects.
Interpret results, read controls and evaluate data.
Work independently and make judgments and decisions.
Teach/train learners and new technicians in the laboratory.
Guide entry-level staff on day-to-day problems with research assays.
Contribute to protocol development, efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate in developing new techniques and instruments.
Apply published methods and discuss with PI.
Contribute to manuscripts and proposals.
Process data into figures for publications.
Order equipment and supplies; interface with vendors.
Other duties as assigned.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Description du poste

We are seeking a Research Specialist II who will develop assays and protocols for PI approval and designs experimental approaches for laboratory projects. Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Makes significant contributions to various aspects of laboratory efforts and goals. Responsible for troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other laboratory personnel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct assigned laboratory projects.
Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, evaluate results, etc.
Work independently and use scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions.
Teach/train learners, and new technicians in the laboratory.
Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-level laboratory members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
Make scientific contributions to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
Collaborate in the development of new techniques and instruments.
Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
Scientifically contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and proposals.
Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
Two years 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.

Preferred Qualifications