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Requisition ID:  117874

Research Specialist

The laboratory has a translational emphasis on preclinical studies of targeted therapeutics, with a specific focus on the biochemical and adaptive signaling responses to small molecule inhibition of RAS dysregulated pathways in cancer. We are seeking a Research Specialist who will support the operations of a biospecimen repository, which involves direct interaction with patients, specimen handling, and communication with investigators in the process of specimen and data sharing activities.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads the management of an active biospecimen repository, ensuring effective communication with patients, extensive coordination with a multidisciplinary team, chart review and data extraction and clinical database annotation.
  • Collaborates scientifically with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects, sharing biobank samples and associated clinical data.
  • Manages the inventory of biological specimens entering the laboratory.
  • Oversees and assures laboratory compliance with regulatory requirements and JHU standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Processes specimens in accordance with NCI Best Practices for Biospecimen Resources.
  • Interacts with regulatory bodies that regulate specimen sharing, including IRB and legal offices.
  • Conducts in vivo experiments and establishes patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models.
  • Assists with oversight of laboratory operations, including but not limited to: ordering and stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory safety, maintaining data and inventory spreadsheets, oversight and training students and new lab members, updating protocols, researching and implementing new technologies, maintaining clean laboratory.
  • Participates in developing experimental designs.
  • Designs controlled experiments independently.
  • Plans and implements experiments.
  • Evaluates and interprets results, familiar with theory behind experiments and able to apply analytical skills to interpret results.
  • Compiles, analyzes, interprets research data using various computer software applications.
  • Conducts literature review, participates in editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, graphics for publication.
  • Performs established laboratory assays under the initial supervision of senior personnel until capable of performing assays independently.
  • Knowledgeable in RNA/DNA/protein isolation, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, tissue culture, electrophoresis, and animal (mouse) work.


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 High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Specialist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA  
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($26.44/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10002936-SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology 
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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