Sr. Research Specialist II (SOM DOM Gastroenterology)

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

We are seeking a Sr. Research Specialist II who will make intellectual contributions in a specialized scientific laboratory or a core facility utilizing sophisticated instrumentation, e.g. flow cytometry, high throughput genetics, x-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, peptide synthesizer, high-performance liquid chromatography. The Sr. Research Specialist
II uses specialized scientific knowledge and experience to make decisions, trains/guides other laboratory personnel, and provides simple to complex troubleshooting.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage specialized projects and/or

instrumentation, and coordinates own objectives.

• Utilize specialized knowledge to set up and run sophisticated

instrumentation and interpret results.

• Act as consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit

research objectives.

• Collaborate in development of new protocols and uses of

equipment.

• Advise investigators on experimental design and research

methods.

• Co-author/author publications.
• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write

reports, abstracts and manuscripts.

• Provide significant input to research design and data

collection and interpretation based on advanced knowledge/ understanding of activity.

• Independently perform research assays specific to the research

laboratory interests.

• Collaborate with other lab personnel, managers, and faculty

investigators.

• Independently develop protocol and criteria.
• Make decisions regarding research projects that may require

assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.

• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making

decision.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• 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

• Master's Degree with related graduate research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Experimental Design and Execution - Developing
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving -

Developing

• Project Management - Developing
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
• Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Developing
• Scientific Writing - Developing

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

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist II

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME

Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($66,215 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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