Sr. Research Specialist

General Summary/Purpose:

The Sr. Research Specialist will develop, conduct and evaluate scientific research in a laboratory. Will have an in-depth understanding of the context and implications of the research in order to apply and interpret theoretical knowledge necessary to conduct research. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: project planning, experimental design, developing methodology, conducting procedures, modifying procedures as needed, data collection and analysis, project management.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Makes intellectual contributions with the collaboration of the PI. Makes independent decisions that may alter research outcomes and objectives. The main research fields are image phenotyping in multiple models of cardiovascular diseases. Performs sophisticated analyses of models of cardiac and skeletal muscle disease and knowledge of varied methods. Assure data quality for documentation and dissemination of data. Conduct and track specific activities to accomplish project goals, including evaluating and reporting data and documenting analytic procedures. Will collaborate with others on the development new technologies, protocols, and equipment. Works independently with minimal supervision. Participates in the design of experiments and evaluating/interpreting results. Selects, develops, performs and evaluates research methods. Develops, design, and manage research projects with the ability to coordinate their own objectives. Will be required to write peer reviewed manuscripts and grants. Will also be the co-author on publications while contributing thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis for papers, abstracts, and manuscripts. Apply different technical approaches to visualize the data and prepare publication-quality tables and graphs based on valid analysis. Enhance problem solving through interactions and collaboration with senior researchers at meetings and or professional presentations. Participates in regularly schedule meetings with study investigators and team. Prepares progress reports as needed. Maintain appropriate systems for data organization.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

BS/BA, or equivalent, in medical or scientific-related field required. Require functional knowledge in cardiovascular imaging.

Minimum of 4 years ofpost-undergraduate experience in a comparable laboratory required. Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula***.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS preferred.
• High level of analytical ability and technical skill to obtain appropriate cardiovascular images and required measurements for a diagnostic examination.

Classified Title:Sr. Research Specialist
Working Title: Sr. Research Specialist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range:$45,195-$62,225 (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002805-SOM DOM Cardiology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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