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Requisition ID:  118543

Research Specialist

The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking an experienced Research Specialist to assist with studies of hearing loss and balance dysfunction in animal models and human ear tissue. The Research Specialist will work in a laboratory under the general supervision of a faculty investigator. Participation in research conferences and the opportunity to perform own experiments within the context of laboratory projects are encouraged. There is the potential for authorship, and the lab has a history of including students and laboratory staff on abstracts and publications.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Carries out experiments to collect, analyze, and interpret data to be included in scientific manuscripts under the supervision of the PI; will receive training in lab techniques (e.g., tissue processing, brain sectioning, immunohistochemistry), microscopy (from imaging to data acquisition and analysis), and data analysis software tools.
  • Trains new students and laboratory staff in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques.
  • Collaborates with senior lab members and receives constructive guidance.
  • Refinement of existing protocols; development, optimizing and executing new protocols as necessary. Training new lab member(s) on protocol compliance.
  • Contribute to and assist in preparation of manuscripts and abstracts. Evaluate results and preparing figures for peer-reviewed publications and grants.
  • Participates in laboratory meetings, including data presentation and critique, and providing updates on protocol implementation status.
  • General laboratory support: managing lab supply and animal orders, organizing tissue processing logs, monitoring inventory, preparing specialized reagents, general lab organization.
  • Independently perform biochemical and molecular assays on tissue.
  • Independently perform behavioral tests in mice.
  • Identify and resolve problems involved in research assays.
  • Apply problem solving skills based on an understanding of the research and experience and progressively develop skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant assays.
  • Contribute to manual annotations of digitized temporal bone histology slides.
  • Sustain an orderly laboratory workspace; perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, clean equipment, and place lab orders.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
  • One year laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
  • 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
  • Experience in immunohistochemistry, neuroscience, handling animals, and/or histopathology.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA  
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($23.51/hour targeted salary; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 9:00 - 5:30 M-F 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Oto Otolaryngology 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
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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/.

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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