Research Specialist

Follow established procedures and utilizes appropriate technique to perform experiments associated with investigating the role of candidate gene mutations in thrombosis and hemostasis. Includes, but not limited to:

• Perform gene expression assays and assist in molecular cloning experiments.
• Maintain human endothelial and hepatocyte cell lines and execute cell-based assays and experiments.
• Perform standard protein assays to determine the effects of experimental manipulations on target protein levels.
• Assist in small animal model husbandry and experiments.
• Be familiar with basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting, buffer and reagent preparation, pH determination, qPCR, RT-qPCR, western blotting, ELISA spectrophotometric absorbance determination and fluorescence detection.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, scintillation counter, light and/or fluorescence microscope, microplate reader, plate washer and biological safety cabinet. This person may also utilize sophisticated instrumentation, spectrophotometer, thermal cycler, flow cytometer, and laboratory automation solutions/robotics. Responsible for operation of lab computers for data entry.
• Maintain accurate data records and laboratory notebook. Maintains and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrating, alignment. Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Along with the laboratory supervisor, works to develop and institute standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, chemistry, bioengineering or related field required
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula***

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in standard biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology experimental techniques.
• Proficiency in both written and verbal scientific communication.
• Prior small animal research experience is a plus but not required.

***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.

Classified Title:Research Specialist
Working Title: Research Specialist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range:$33,545 - $46,095; Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/37.5 hours
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002805-SOM DOM Cardiology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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