Research Specialist (Urology) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Research Specialist in the Urology department to plan and run experiments, interpret results, and contribute to publications. The role supports training, protocol development, and development of new techniques within a School of Medicine lab.

The position emphasizes data analysis, literature review, and collaboration with investigators, with a typical 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule in the SOM Uro Urology Research group.

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. 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.

Skills

Data management & analysis

Experimental design & execution

Literature review

Operations management

Protocol development

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The department of Urology is seeking a Research Specialist .

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

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA

Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($20-23.51/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8;)0am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.