Research Specialist (KSAS - Mind Brain Institute)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist to perform a range of assays and experiments in the Mind Brain Institute on the Homewood Campus. This role involves designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments under investigators' guidance, with training responsibilities for junior staff.

Core duties include data processing for figures and manuscripts, potential vendor interactions, and contributing to protocol development and scientific writing.

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 or education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
• Modify protocols within parameters set by investigators.
• Interpret results, read controls, and evaluate results.
• Train and orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Develop new techniques and instruments as needed.
• Review published research methods related to current work.

Skills

Lab experience

Data Management

Analysis

Experimental Design

Scientific Writing

Literature Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Research Specialist who will perform a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. Makes 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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

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 specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Specialist (KSAS - Mind Brain Institute)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $18.71 - $25.70 - $32.69 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Friday, may include some weekends
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Mind Brain Institute
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences