Research Specialist (Ophthalmology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Research Specialist in the Ophthalmology department to perform a range of assays and experiments, contributing to ongoing research while supporting training and orientation of laboratory staff. The role supports investigators and collaborates on protocol development.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and at least one year of lab experience, with opportunities to contribute to manuscript writing and grant

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
• Read controls, interpret results, and evaluate outcomes.
• Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
• May order equipment and supplies and interface with vendors.
• May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing methodology sections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Job description

The department of Ophthalmology is 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. Also, to make contributions to various aspects of research efforts and perform routine troubleshooting and help 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.

Classified Title: Research Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA

Starting Salary Range: $17.16-$29.90 hourly ($26.68/hour targeted; Commensurate w/ exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: Ophthalmology

Personnel area: School of Medicine