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Requisition ID:  118950

Medical Illustrator

We are seeking a Medical Illustrator who will provide detailed illustrations and animations for training materials, job aids, teaching tools, courses and web-based courseware systems. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Gynecologic Oncology seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Research Associate/Medical Illustrator. In this role, you will collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians in the area of ovarian cancer prevention as well as in the field of gynecologic oncology in general to create high-quality visual representations and illustrations of complex medical and scientific concepts. Your artistic expertise and scientific knowledge will be crucial in our mission to advance a nationally coordinated public health strategy for ovarian cancer prevention.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Produce medical illustrations, including medical procedures, anatomy, medical products and devices.
  • Deliver effective and accurate illustrations for all types of publications.
  • Create drawings for teaching and research purposes.
  • Utilize advanced biomedical knowledge and technical expertise to create scientifically accurate visuals.
  • Research scientific and medical reference materials.
  • Coordinate with instructional designers, technical writers, and multimedia staff on image, animation, and audio needs.
  • Apply principles of universal design, with attention to shading and contrast, color, text size and legibility, and labeling of parts in figures to improve accessibility and Section 508 compliance.
  • Other duties as assigned.


In addition to the duties described above

  • Manage and maintain program communications platforms, including the website.
  • Contribute to educational outreach initiatives by creating visually engaging materials for public events, conferences, and workshops that enhance scientific communication and community engagement. Coordinate with the development team to support philanthropy and donor engagement efforts.
  • Develop educational and outreach materials, including infographics, posters, and digital content, to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse professional, patient, and public audiences.
  • Collaborate with the director and researcher collaborators to understand their experimental findings and scientific objectives, translating this knowledge into visually compelling figures and graphics for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
  • Support project management efforts for the Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology and intramural/extramural collaborators to advance a nationally coordinated public health campaign for ovarian cancer prevention.



Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical or Scientific Illustration, Clinical Photography, or a related field.
  • Three years of related experience.
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications

    • Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration.
    • Advanced experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite applications.

    • Demonstrated expertise in medical illustration, graphic design, or visual communication in a healthcare or scientific context.
    • Strong understanding of human anatomy and ability to accurately represent complex medical concepts visually.
    • Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and 3D modeling software (e.g., C4D, ZBrush).
    • Familiarity with scientific research methodologies.
    • Experience engaging with patients, clinicians, and healthcare teams.
    • Familiarity with web-based content management and basic website updates.
    • Experience working in an academic medical center or similar environment.
    • Passion for advancing public health and promoting equitable cancer prevention is essential.

    Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

    • Accessibility Standards - Intermediate
    • Concept Art - Intermediate

    • Creative Tool Proficiency - Intermediate
    • Editing - Intermediate
    • Graphic Design - Intermediate
    • Medical and Biological Knowledge - Intermediate
    • Medical Research - Intermediate
    • Needs Assessment - Intermediate
    • Project Management - Intermediate


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

     

     

    Classified Title: Medical Illustrator   
    Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB  
    Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually ($78,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
    Employee group: Full Time 
    Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
    FLSA Status: Exempt 
    Location: School of Medicine Campus  
    Department name: SOM OB GYN Gynecologic Oncology   
    Personnel area: School of Medicine 

     

     

    Total Rewards
    The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

    Education and Experience Equivalency
    Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

    Applicants Completing Studies
    Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

    Background Checks
    The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

    Diversity and Inclusion
    The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    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.

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    Accommodation Information
    If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

    Vaccine Requirements
    Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

    The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
    The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
    Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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