Research Specialist

The Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a Research Specialist who will be available to work in one of our department laboratories at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a range of assays and experiments specific to area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the lab. May make contributions to various aspects of research efforts.
• May include some routine troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other lab personnel.
• Plan and run set of experiments after discussion with investigator. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g., reading controls, evaluate results. Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
• Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as they should.
• Teach/train students, and new technicians in the lab. May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
• May participates in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity. Assists in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
• May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing up methodology sections.
• Process Analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Oce and Prism.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently.
• Highly organized and motivated.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• One year laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute forexperience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($48,900 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, hrs between 6am and 6pm, 40 hrs
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Genetics Ctr for Inhrtd Dis Res CIDR
Personnel area: School of Medicine