Sr. Research Specialist (Neuroscience) - #Staff

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist to contribute intellectually to the lab's scientific research interests and to collaborate with a PI on research direction.

The role includes designing and managing major projects, performing advanced data analyses, and developing new methodologies and technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Biology or related field with four years of lab experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Clinical validation protocols

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

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.