Research Analyst

General Summary/Purpose:

Molecular team lead for infectious diseases diagnostics is needed for 2 NIH-funded Centers (The Center for POC Technologies Research for Sexually Transmitted Diseases) and the Center for Influenza Research. New molecular diagnostics are of key importance to the diagnosis and control of infectious disease pandemics. Both Centers participate in the qualification and verification of new molecular platforms for COVID-19 disease detection. In addition, searching for other potentially co-infected respiratory viruses is of paramount importance. Both Centers have received supplemental funding for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. In addition, the Center for POCTR for STDs is now in its 3^rdcycle of funding to move STD diagnostics to licensure and FDA approval. Independent research investigation to develop, validate, verify, and test new technologies and to maintain a biorepository requires an independent investigator to coordinate both programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize advanced scientific knowledge and experience toward specialized research interests.
• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, coordinates own objectives and those of laboratory team members.
• May oversee data collection, analysis, and verification based on specialized skill and knowledge.
• Use advanced knowledge base to formulate research method.
• Co-author/author publications. Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Speak at or attend conferences representing issues and Hopkins research.
• Write grant proposals utilizing the applications of specialized knowledge with discretion and judgment.
• Independently develop protocol and criteria.
• Ability to manage and maintain large collections of biological samples and organisms.
• Ability to apply for regulatory permits including but not limited to: CDC import/export permits and USDA sample request/transfer permits.
• Make decisions regarding research projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction; considers resources and lab priorities when making decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in related science, and a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Requires proven technical knowledge and laboratory experience in molecular diagnostics.
• Ability to contribute to manuscripts for publication essential.
• The individual will also serve as the laboratory biological and chemical safety officer, and must be knowledgeable regarding various biological safety levels (BSL 1-4) and their requirements, as well as chemical waste disposal.
• The individual must be highly organized and capable of working independently from direct supervision.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with primary investigator and collaborators and to national and international audiences.

Preferred Skills:

Extensive knowledge of molecular biology laboratory techniques including, but not limited to: cloning, restriction enzyme (RE) digest, amplification techniques including PCR, qPCR, rRT-PCR, and isothermal amplification. Broad knowledge of Sanger sequencing and next generation sequencing (NGS) a plus. Extensive experience with bacterial culture. Broad knowledge of immunologic assays a plus. Broad knowledge of various commercial instrumentation systems such as commercial available diagnostic platforms and nucleic acid extraction platforms is expected.

Classified Title:Research Analyst
Working Title: Research Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range:$70,805 to $97,435 per year
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 60000453-SOM DOM ID STD Lab
Personnel area: School of Nursing

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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 HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf