Research Specialist (Urology)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.

The department of Urology is seeking a Research
Specialist. The Research Specialist performs a range of
assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a
good understanding of the work of the laboratory. Makes
contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs
routine troubleshooting and helps with training and orientation of
others working in the laboratory.

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

The core technical skills listed are most essential;
additional technical skills may be required based on specific
division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Specialist

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Specialist
(Urology)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA

Starting Salary Range: $17.54 - $30.65 HRLY ($50,120 targeted;
Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:0pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research

Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check.

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