Research Specialist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
General Summary/Purpose:
This laboratory studies the immunobiology of engineered and non-engineered cell therapies targeted to acute leukemia.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:-
Oversees laboratory operations, including but not
limited to: ordering and stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory
safety, maintaining data and inventory spreadsheets, training new
employees, updating protocols, researching and implementing new
technologies, maintaining clean
laboratory.
Manages inventory of biological specimens entering the
laboratory as part of assigned
project.
Oversees and assures laboratory compliance with regulatory
requirements and JHU standards, policies,
procedures.
Participates in developing experimental designs;
Plans/implements experiments; Evaluates and interprets
results.
Compiles, analyzes, interprets research data using various
computer software applications.
Conducts library research, participates in editing and preparing
manuscripts, scientific illustrations, computer graphics for
publication.
- Processes specimens as described in ongoing clinical trials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Biology, Molecular Biology, or similar discipline.
- Minimum of one year laboratory experience performing relevant techniques in a comparable setting.
- Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula***.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-
Knowledge and experience in
RNA/DNA/Protein isolation, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, SDS-PAGE,
immunoblotting, tissue culture, cellular engineering,
electrophoresis, and animal work is
preferred.
Must be able to design controlled
experiments independently.
Should be
familiar with theory behind experiments and able to apply
analytical skills to interpret
results.
Responsible for oversight/training
of students and new lab members.
Able to perform established
laboratory assays with initial supervision of senior personnel
until capable of performing assays
independently.
***JHU Equivalency Formula: 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. 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:$16.13-$22.16 per hour
(Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002936-SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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.
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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 at jhurecruitment@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://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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