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Research Specialist II

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking to hire a Research Specialist II within the School of Medicine. The position will involve using cellular, molecular biology, and genetic techniques to study cancer metastasis and therapy resistance. We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and independent individual, who has proven experience working within a medium to large sized lab. The successful applicant will have a track record of using scientific knowledge and lab experience to make independent decisions. Expertise in maintaining mouse colonies and obtaining approval for animal experiments is highly desired. Strong organizational and written communication skills will be required to carry out assigned projects, including an ability to prepare ACUC, IRB and IRB protocols.


This will be an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and stimulating scientific environment. The Egeblad Laboratory is focused on identifying the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive metastasis and cancer therapy resistance. The lab combines mouse models, intravital imaging, primary cell co-cultures, cell biology, molecular genetics, bulk and single cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics and advanced microscopy to understand how specific immune cells regulate cancer cell metastasis and therapy resistance. Research in the lab makes extensive use of mouse models, co-cultures of primary cells isolated from genetically engineered mouse models and from patient tissue, and of microscopy.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop assays and protocols for PI approval and design experimental approaches for research projects.
  • Perform assays including culturing of primary cells, immune staining, flow cytometry.
  • Make significant contributions to research efforts in collaboration with senior postdoctoral fellows.
  • Responsible for assigned daily research projects.
  • Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. reading controls, evaluate results.
  • Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
  • Independently teach/train new students, technicians and fellows in the lab.
  • Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
  • Make scientific contribution to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Collaborate in development of new techniques and instruments.
  •  Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
  •  Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
  • Two (2) years laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
  • Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Two or more years laboratory experience performing relevant techniques and tasks.
  • Two or more years of experience with maintaining animal colonies, performing animals' experiments, and assisting with obtaining approved animal protocols.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist II   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: Min $40,900 - Max $71,600 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Cell Bio Cell Biology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/.

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 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.

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.

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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