Sr. Research Specialist (Genetic Medicine)

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 Genetic Medicine is seeking a Sr.
Research Specialist. The Sr. Research Specialist makes intellectual contributions to scientific research interests of the lab. In collaboration with PI, make research project decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. Contribute to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and grants. Apply independent thought to make decisions with PI.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, and

coordinate their own objectives.

• Perform sophisticated data analysis utilizing an extensive

knowledge base and experience with varied methods. In a clinical laboratory, perform and develop clinical validation protocols.

• Act as a consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit

research objectives.

• Collaborate in the development of new technologies, protocols,

and uses of equipment.

• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write

reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.

• Function scientifically in the laboratory comparably to a

post-doctoral fellow.

• Independently perform assays specific to the laboratory

interests.

• May provide oversight and direction to staff, including

interviews, recommendations for hiring and evaluation of performance.

• Enhance problem solving through interactions and discussions

with collaborators or senior researchers at meetings and/or professional presentations.

• Make decisions regarding laboratory projects that may require

assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.

• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making

decisions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Four years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing

relevant techniques.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to

the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Specialist (Genetic
Medicine)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F/8:30 to 5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Genetics Institute of Gen Medicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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