Research Specialist (DOM Infectious Disease)
Johns Hopkins University
We are seeking a Research Specialist who will perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures designed to gain insights into the cure of hepatitis B by understanding natural history and pathogenesis. Make contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with training and orientation of others working in the laboratory.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigators.
- Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g., read controls, and evaluate results.
- Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether parts of experiments are working as expected.
- Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
- Assist in the development of new techniques and instruments.
- Become familiar with published research methods related to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with more senior laboratory staff and/or faculty investigators.
- Processed and analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
- May order equipment and supplies, and interface with vendors.
- May facilitate problem-solving for entry-level lab members with research assays.
- May participate in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
- May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing methodology sections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
- One year of laboratory experience 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.
Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Infectious Disease
Personnel area: School of Medicine