Sr. Research Specialist (Genetic Medicine)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Sr. Research Specialist in the Genetics Institute of Gen Medicine. You will contribute to research projects, analyze data, develop protocols, and assist in manuscript and grant preparation.

The role involves collaboration with the PI, independent decision-making, and potential oversight of staff. This is an on-site position at the School of Medicine Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Four years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, and coordinate their own objectives.
• Perform sophisticated data analysis utilizing an extensive knowledge base and experience with varied methods. In a clinical laboratory, perform and develop clinical validation protocols.
• Act as a consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
• Collaborate in the development of new technologies, protocols, and uses of equipment.
• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Function scientifically in the laboratory comparably to a post-doctoral fellow.
• Independently perform assays specific to the laboratory interests.
• May provide oversight and direction to staff, including interviews, recommendations for hiring and evaluation of performance.
• Enhance problem solving through interactions and discussions with collaborators or senior researchers at meetings and/or professional presentations.
• Make decisions regarding laboratory projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.
• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist. The Sr. Research Specialist makes intellectual contributions to scientific research interests of the lab. In collaboration with PI, make research project decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. Contribute to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and grants. Apply independent thought to make decisions with PI.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, and coordinate their own objectives.
• Perform sophisticated data analysis utilizing an extensive knowledge base and experience with varied methods. In a clinical laboratory, perform and develop clinical validation protocols.
• Act as a consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
• Collaborate in the development of new technologies, protocols, and uses of equipment.
• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Function scientifically in the laboratory comparably to a post-doctoral fellow.
• Independently perform assays specific to the laboratory interests.
• May provide oversight and direction to staff, including interviews, recommendations for hiring and evaluation of performance.
• Enhance problem solving through interactions and discussions with collaborators or senior researchers at meetings and/or professional presentations.
• Make decisions regarding laboratory projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.
• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Four years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Specialist (Genetic Medicine)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F/8:30 to 5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Genetics Institute of Gen Medicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine