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Job Req ID:  115261

Research Specialist II

The Huang laboratory in the Biophysics Department of the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is looking for a highly motivated Research Specialist II who is enthusiastic about solving problems in signal transduction at the quantitative level. The successful candidate will contribute expertise in protein biochemistry to reconstitute membrane signaling reactions. If necessary, the candidate will receive training in quantitative methods. We anticipate the successful candidate will collaborate with lab members on a range of projects, with the possibility of being a lead contributor. Efforts will be recognized by the authorship of research articles. This position is well-suited for candidates with long-term dedication as well as individuals seeking higher education.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Will recombinantly express and purify membrane and membrane-associated proteins and perform basic biochemical characterizations to verify the purification quality
  • Be able to express and purify proteins independently.
  • Reconstitute biochemical reactions on membranes using purified components and perform quantitative measurements, which can be pursued either independently or with lab members.
  • Participate in training in membrane manipulation and quantitative microscopy.
  • May assist in teaching & training lab members in protein biochemistry.
  • Document all experiments in a laboratory journal.
  • Will help maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, and overall lab organization regarding research projects.
  • Talk about project development in detail and regularly with your supervisor.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Experience with protein expression, purification, and characterizations.
  • Experience in lab management.
  • Must be a team player, highly collaborative, and enthusiastic about working with lab members on multiple projects.
  • Must be self-motivated, responsible, and organized.
  • Must use scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions.
  • Ability to work independently and productively is essential.


Level of Independent Decision Making

  • The Research Specialist II is expected to make decisions independently about strategies to purify protein constructs and characterize purification quality.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
  • Two 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
  • Experience with protein mutagenesis, expression, and purification would be strongly preferred.
  • Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: membrane reconstitution, cell extracts, cell biology, single-molecule imaging, quantitative microscopy, and any lab management experience.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Biophysics  
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

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
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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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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/.

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