Research Specialist II (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 Research Specialist II who will develop assays and protocols for PI approval and designsexperimental approaches for laboratory projects. Performs a rangeof sophisticated assays. Makes significant contributions to variousaspects of laboratory efforts and goals. Responsible for troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance ofother laboratory personnel.

• Conduct assigned laboratory projects.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, evaluate results, etc.
• Work independently and use scientific knowledge and labexperience to make judgments and decisions.
• Teach/train learners, and new technicians in the laboratory.
• Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-levellaboratory members on day-to-day problems with more challengingresearch 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 workby investigating published protocols and discussing them withPI.
• 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.

• 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 extentpermitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's Degree with related graduate research.

• 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

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

Classified

Title:

Research Specialist II
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($66,000targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

M-F 7:30a - 4p
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area:
School of Medicine

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