Research Specialist II, Oncology Immunology Spatial-Genomics

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

Job summary

The Sidiropoulos Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a Research Specialist II to support research in computational immunology and spatial multi-omics. The successful candidate will analyze high-dimensional multimodal biomedical datasets and maintain reproducible computational workflows.

The Research Specialist II develops assays and protocols for PI approval and designs experimental approaches for laboratory projects. Performs a range of sophisticated assays.

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.

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.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Sidiropoulos Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a Research Specialist II to support research in computational immunology and spatial multi-omics. The successful candidate will analyze high-dimensional multimodal biomedical datasets and maintain reproducible computational workflows.

The Research Specialist II develops assays and protocols for PI approval and designs experimental approaches for laboratory projects. Performs a range of sophisticated assays.