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Job Req ID:  113560

Research Specialist

We are seeking a Research Specialist. The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in a large repertoire of research techniques that will allow them to work in both an independent manner as well as part of a collaborative team within the laboratory. Under the general supervision of a faculty investigator and other laboratory members, the successful candidate will be responsible for: electrophysiological and imaging behavioral experiments, viral manipulation, surgical implantation of electrodes and imaging devices, histological analysis, data visualization and quantification, computational modeling, tissue harvesting, and maintaining mouse lines.


Work requires the basic use of scientific methods and procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience. Specifically, the proficient care and management of mouse lines, skills in running and analyzing behavioral data, proficiency in drug administration and proper laboratory animal handling, experience conducting stereotaxic surgeries in mice, and experience in tissue harvesting, preparation, staining, and microscopic analysis.


The successful applicant is one who has the ability to work well with a team of lab scientists as well as independently. The successful candidate will also have strong organizational and problem -solving skills. It is expected that this person will make substantial scientific contributions to projects and be a strong participant in this work.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assistance with animal husbandry of the laboratory mouse colony. Following established procedures and protocols and using aseptic techniques to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include electrophysiological, immunohistochemistry and imaging techniques.
  • Make scientific contribution to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Collaborate with lab members in development of new techniques and instruments.
  • Contribute toward the efficient utilization of resources, equipment and space.
  • Manage inventory, monitors supply levels, orders equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Participate in the development of lab goals and objectives.
  • Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
  • One year 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
  • Proficiency in coding in Matlab, R, Python, C.
  • Experience in data analysis, statistics, visualization, and algorithm development.
  • Proficiency in coding in Python.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA  
Starting Salary Range:  $16.92 - $29.61 JHRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M – F, 8:30 -5:00 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Neuro Sci Neuroscience  
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.

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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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