Sr. Research Specialist (Ophthalmology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 84,100; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist to contribute intellectually to the laboratory's scientific research agenda.

You will collaborate with a PI, influence research objectives, and perform advanced assays while supporting manuscript and proposal writing. Responsibilities include leading substantial projects, performing data analysis, validating protocols, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• Four years of laboratory experience 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Job description

Sr. Research Specialist

The department of Ophthalmology is 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, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (targeted $75,050; commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: Ophthalmology

Personnel area: School of Medicine