Core Facility Research Specialist II; Molecular Microbiology & Immunology

Specific Duties & 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 the 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Mass rearing and handling of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes to support core facility operations.
• Protocol optimization for mosquito mass rearing.
• Small animal handling for mosquito colony maintenance.
• Support mosquito transgenesis activities using embryonic microinjection.
• Maintain facility operations in compliance with all institutional and USDA guidelines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Two years 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.

• Master's Degree with related graduate research.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with husbandry of mosquitoes or other insects under ACL2 and/or ACL3 containment.
• Experience working with mice.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or aseptic technique.
• Some experience with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning).
• Some experience with insect transgenesis protocols (e.g. embryonic microinjection).

• 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

Classified

Title:

Research Specialist II

Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Location:

School of Public Health

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.