Research Specialist II (Cell Biology)
About the role
The Devreotes lab is seeking a casual Research Specialist II who develops assays and protocols for PI approval and designs experimental approaches for laboratory projects. This position involves conducting assigned laboratory projects, utilizing specialized knowledge to interpret results, teaching/trainers, guiding, directing, and facilitating problem-solving, collaborating in the development of new techniques and instruments, applying published research methods to current experimental work, scientifically contributing to manuscript preparation, and processing analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned laboratory projects.
- Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g., read controls, evaluate results, etc.
- Work independently and use scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions.
- Teach/train learners, and new technicians in the laboratory.
- Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-level laboratory members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
- Make scientific contributions to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
- Collaborate in the development of new techniques and instruments.
- Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
- Scientifically contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and proposals.
- Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
- Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- Two years of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field. Two years of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
- Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree with related graduate research.
Skills
- Assay Development and Validation Developing.
- Data Management and Analysis Developing.
- Experimental Design and Execution Developing.
- Operations Management Developing.
- Protocol Development and Optimization Developing.
- Scientific Writing Developing.
- Stakeholder Engagement Developing.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($10,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Location
School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department
SOM Cell Bio Cell Biology