What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist II position at The Johns Hopkins University?
The Department of Genetic Neurobiology and Schizophrenia is seeking a Research Specialist II to develop assays and protocols for PI approval and design experimental approaches for laboratory projects. Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Makes significant contributions to various aspects of laboratory efforts and goals. Responsible for troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other laboratory personnel.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Psy Schizophrenia Center
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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 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.
- 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
- 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.
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Psy Schizophrenia Center
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Salary : $41,300 - $72,300