Sr. Research Specialist (Ophthalmology)

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 who will
make intellectual contributions to the scientific research
interests of the laboratory. In collaboration with a PI, makes
decisions that may alter research objectives and direction.
Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Contributes to writing
peer-reviewed manuscripts and funding proposals.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with related graduate research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
• Research Design - Developing
• Scientific Writing - Developing
• Stakeholder Engagement - Developing
• Strategic Planning - 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

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($74,350
targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Oph Glaucoma

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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pre-employment background check.

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