Research Specialist (Pediatrics)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Specialist in the Department of Pediatrics, division of Cardiology. You will perform a range of assays and experiments, interpret results, and contribute to lab methods and training.

The role emphasizes protocol development, troubleshooting, and preparing figures for publications. Location is on School of Medicine Campus; a strong background in biology or chemistry and at least one year of lab experience are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
• Interpret results and evaluate controls.
• Train and orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Develop new techniques and instruments.
• Publish manuscripts and grants by writing methodology sections.
• May order equipment and interface with vendors.
• May contribute to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Specialist in the division of Cardiology. The successful candidate will perform a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. The Research Specialist will make contributions to various aspects of research efforts, 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.

Benefits

Starting Salary Range: $17.12 - $29.90 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp)

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Schedule: M-F between 8:30am - 5pm