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Requisition ID:  118439

Research Program Assistant

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant to work in the Research Lab managed by Dr. Jun Luo. This position will support a variety of ongoing basic, clinical, and translational research projects pertaining to prostate cancer genetics. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment and effectively plan and execute lab tasks. The Research Program Assistant will serve as the key technician to organize and handle specimens and associated data for reporting purposes and provide support to PhD-level scientists in executing routine laboratory tasks.


The Research Program Assistant will conduct day-to-day duties by completing laboratory tasks and routine assays, following established protocols and procedures. It is expected that the Research Program Assistant will be able to apply basic scientific knowledge to learn the techniques and methods used in the lab. After receiving sufficient training, the Research Program Assistant should be able to work independently in completing standard day-to-day activities.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the day-to-day operations of Dr. Luo’s laboratory with an emphasis on coordinating among the lab members and the broader research group.
  • Organize and conduct day-to-day duties through the completion of laboratory tasks and routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. After receiving sufficient training, the Research Program Assistant is expected to work independently in completing standard day-to-day activities.
  • Dedicate time and be responsible for specimen organization, quality control, and learn to use relational database concepts to link data sets.
  • Lab activity planning, inclusive of, but not limited to, organizing regular lab meetings between the team and management related to educational courses, assisting with planning meetings and seminars, and ensuring AV set-up and readiness.
  • Organize web lab tasks, working alongside other senior lab members. Following training, assist with cell culture, PCR, Western Blot, and other routine wet lab procedures.
  • Assist the lab in maintaining lab supplies and safety standards for lab inspections, coordinating with department administration to ensure compliance.
  • Assist with visiting company demos, including providing directions, coordinating schedules, and other planning tasks.
  • Other lab tasks for the daily operations of Dr. Luo’s lab.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior activity planning experience preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40- $23.25 HRLY ($19.30/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research 
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.
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