Sr. Research Specialist

at  Johns Hopkins University

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• 4 years laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
• Master’s Degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.*

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with mouse experiments, biochemical techniques, histological techniques, molecular techniques and imaging
  Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist
  Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
  Starting Salary Range: $47,500 - $83,300 Annually ($62,225 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
  Employee group: Full Time
  Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:00
  Exempt Status: Exempt
  Location: School of Medicine Campus
  Department name: SOM Neuro Sci Neuroscience
  Personnel area: School of Medicine

GENERAL SUMMARY/PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Research Specialist who is interested to join our team and will make significant and important contributions to various aspects of research efforts. They will develop assays and protocols for PI approval and design experimental approaches for research projects. Conduct data analysis. They will be working in a team that includes, technicians, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and will make significant and important contributions to various aspects of these research efforts.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make scientific contribution to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
• Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI. Maintain detailed working knowledge of all assigned protocols.
• Collaborate with lab members in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Assistance with the maintenance of mouse colonies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of lab goals and objectives.
• Analyze data and process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
• Assist with the development and administration of laboratory budget.
• Contribute toward the efficient utilization of resources, equipment and space.
• Manage inventory, monitor supply levels, order equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, and initiate the process for equipment repair when needed.
• Teach/train students, and new technicians in the lab. Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members on day-to-day problems.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.