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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.