Sr. Research Specialist (Neuroscience)

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist to contribute to the laboratory's scientific objectives, collaborating with the PI, and guiding research directions.

The role involves designing substantial projects, performing advanced data analysis, developing validation protocols, and supporting manuscript and funding proposal writing, with opportunities to mentor staff and present findings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects and coordinate objectives.
• Perform sophisticated data analysis and clinical validation protocols.
• Act as a consultant to refine methodologies to fit research objectives.
• Collaborate in developing 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Experimental design

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Master's degree with related graduate research

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Research Specialist who will make intellectual contributions to the scientific research interests of the laboratory. In collaboration with a PI, makes decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Contributes to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and funding proposals.

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, 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

• Master's Degree with related graduate research

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($68,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Neuro Sci Neuroscience

Personnel area: School of Medicine