Research Specialist (Urology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Urology department, seeks a Research Specialist to perform assays and experiments and contribute to research efforts, with responsibilities in troubleshooting and training laboratory staff.

Key duties include planning and running experiments, interpreting results, developing techniques, preparing data and manuscripts, and assisting with ordering equipment and interfacing with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
• Education may substitute for experience per JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators.
• Modify protocols within parameters set by investigators.
• Interpret results and evaluate data from controls.
• Train and orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Familiarize with published methods and discuss with senior staff.
• Process data into figures for publications.
• May order equipment and interface with vendors.
• Help troubleshoot and support entry-level lab members.
• Contribute to protocol development, efficiency and productivity.
• Contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing methodology sections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Management and Analysis

Experimental Design and Execution

Literature Review

Operations Management

Protocol Development and Optimization

Scientific Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Job description

The department of Urology is seeking a Research Specialist. The Research Specialist performs 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

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 (Urology) Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA Starting Salary Range: $17.54 - $30.65 HRLY ($50,120 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:0pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research Personnel area: School of Medicine