Research Specialist II (Neuroscience)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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

• Master's Degree with related graduate research.

Classified Title: Research Specialist II

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $42,330 - $74,110 Annually ($58,220 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Neuro Sci Neuroscience

Personnel area: School of Medicine