Sr. Research Specialist (Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Medical Science -
Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Science
Johns Hopkins University is seeking a casual/hourly Sr. Research Specialist who will make intellectual contributions to the scientific research interests of the laboratory. In collaboration with a PI, this role will make decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. The Sr. Research Specialist will perform a range of sophisticated assays and will contribute 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, abstract, 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.
- 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.
- Master's Degree with related graduate research.
Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Sr. Research Specialist (Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($5,264 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Casual / On Call
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:0 0pm
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: SOM Pharm Pharmacology
Personnel area:
School of Medicine
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