Research Specialist, Fabrication Shop (Neurosurgery)

About the role

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Research Specialist, Fabrication Shop to work within the department's HEPIUS Innovation Lab's fabrication shop. The Research Specialist will work under the guidance of the PI to design and fabricate ultrasound sensors. The work will involve both computational simulations (mathematical modeling) and routine hands-on fabrication activities (e.g., lapping, dicing, sputtering, etc.).

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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.
• Perform relevant techniques hands-on fabrication activities (e.g., lapping, dicing, sputtering, etc.).
• Perform computational simulations (mathematical modeling).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• One year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques, such as routine hands-on fabrication activities (e.g., lapping, dicing, sputtering, etc.).
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Experimental Design and Execution - Awareness
• Literature Review - Awareness
• Operations Management - Awareness
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Awareness
• Scientific Writing - Awareness

Skills

• Data Management and Analysis
• Experimental Design and Execution
• Literature Review
• Operations Management
• Protocol Development and Optimization
• Scientific Writing

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$17.11 - $29.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Schedule

M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm