Research Specialist (Pathology)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist in the Pathology department to perform assays and experiments, assist in protocol development, and contribute to figures for publications. You will train learners, troubleshoot routines, and help develop new techniques under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry and at least one year of lab experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or related field required.
One year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques required.
Additional education or experience may substitute for required education/experience per JHU rules.

Responsibilities

Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
Interpret results and evaluate controls.
Train and orient learners and new staff in the lab.
Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
Review published methods related to current work and discuss with senior staff.
Publish data by writing methodology sections for manuscripts and grants.
May order equipment and interface with vendors.
Support protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.

Skills

Data management

Analysis

Experimental design

Scientific writing

Literature review

Operations mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Equivalency per JHU

Job description

The Pathology Department is seeking a Research Specialist to 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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications