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Job Req ID:  115784

Sr. Research Specialist

We are seeking a Sr. Research Specialist who will contribute to the primary research interest of Dr. Li Gao’s laboratory that focuses on multi-omics and translational studies in allergic diseases and a variety of acute and chronic lung inflammatory disorders. The Sr. Research Specialist will apply extensive knowledge in the following areas: molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, immunology, transcriptional/post-transcriptional gene regulation, and functional genomics. This position will report directly to the PI, Dr. Li Gao. The Sr. Research Specialist will work closely with the PI to oversee the day-to day operations of the lab, design experiments, provide training to others, and may also contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and follow protocols for in vitro and in vivo assays.
  • Design experiments to investigate gene function in immune cells and manage substantial research projects.
  • Supervise the work of trainees.
  • Independently perform all experiments related to laboratory interests.
  • Perform routine operational activities and day-to-day laboratory management, including but not limited to acquisition of supplies and equipment, inventory review, equipment maintenance to ensure the laboratory remains operational.
  • Meet regularly with PI and colleagues to review lab data, troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, and discuss newly published scientific literature.
  • Independently process and analyze data, formulate conclusions and create appropriate statistical presentations, including graphs and charts, for the purpose of reporting research/laboratory results, grant reports or scientific presentations.
  • After training, perform sophisticated data analysis on multi-omics data utilizing advanced third-party software.


Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to use various software applications, e.g. spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
  • Four year's experience in a comparable laboratory 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
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in related field.
  • Five plus years in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques, coupled with knowledge of biological sciences, molecular biology, or immunology.
  • Experience in statistical analysis or bioinformatics. 

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($56,500 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary  
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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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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