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Requisition ID:  118811

Research Specialist II

General Summary:

The Research Specialist II develops assays and protocols for PI approval and design experimental approaches for research projects. Perform a range of sophisticated assays. Make significant/important contributions to various aspects of research efforts. May include troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other lab personnel. Additionally, the Research Specialist II will be a member of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center FEST/TCR Immunogenomics Service Center, which is a busy academic laboratory using immunogenomics to evaluate immune responses in cancer patients. The specialist will perform highly technical experiments, with minimal guidance, using basic and emerging immunological and cell culture techniques. Will work closely with core staff, including the core facility manager and director, and data analysts, as well as users of the core facility. Will assist core facility users with experimental planning and design and will aid in data interpretation. In addition, will assist with general laboratory tasks, including processing of human blood/tissue specimens, cell culture, and general maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.



Specific duties & responsibilities: 

  • 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.
  • Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions. Works independently.
  • Teach/train students, and new technicians 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 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.
  • May scientifically contribute to writing of manuscripts and grants. Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
  • Maintain in vitro cell cultures as part of the MANAFEST assay protocol.
  • Follow established lab procedures and protocols and utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed data records in laboratory notebooks and electronically on file servers, ensuring their appropriate file backup, description, accuracy, and completion.
  • Must be able to communicate well and work with others, including being available on a rotating schedule to cover lab emergencies.
  • Assist with research projects, published journal database searches, manuscript preparation and troubleshooting, as needed.
  • Participate in general laboratory tasks, including maintenance of lab equipment, monitoring inventory levels, and ordering materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Organize and manage orders of reagents and supplies.
  • Prepare reports of findings by compiling/annotating results, and preparing figures/tables, when required.
  • Perform human and mouse T cell immune assays
  • Participate in mouse breeding, colony maintenance, mouse genotyping, and in vivo experiments studying various CD4 and CD8 T cell molecules of interest.
  • Collect, process, and bank human biospecimens in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Set up and maintain in vitro cell cultures.
  • Analyze data and interpret findings.





Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist II   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($24.04/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 8a - 5p 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Onc Cancer Immunology Lab 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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