Research Specialist (DOM Gastroenterology)
The Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 1 wk ago
OTHR$17.54–$30.65/hrFull-time
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators; work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator
- Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results
- Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as expected
- Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory
- Assist in 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
- Process 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency:
- Data Management and Analysis – Awareness
- Experimental Design and Execution – Awareness
- Literature Review – Awareness
- Operations Management – Awareness
- Protocol Development and Optimization – Awareness
- Scientific Writing – Awareness
Pay & Schedule
- Starting Salary Range: $17.54 – $30.65 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
- Employee group: Full Time
- Schedule: M-F 7:30a – 4p
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Location: School of Medicine Campus
- Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology