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Research Assistant

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 4, 2021

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General summary/purpose:

The Department of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a Research Assistant to work on laboratory-based research studies, specifically those involving animal models. The candidate will assist in procuring biological specimens from patients in both the OR and the clinic, processing and storing specimens, and well as animal-related surgery. They must have knowledge of laboratory practices, and prior animal experience is more competitive. This position will serve as support staff to other members of the lab working on the same research projects, but will be responsible for certain aspects of the project, such as animal care and maintenance. The candidate will be expected to follow all IRB regulations and guidelines, as well as all Hopkins policies. The research projects primarily involve lung and esophageal cancer, but also some non-cancer related cohorts. The work schedule may fluctuate depending on the needs of the project so the candidate must be flexible.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

  • Procure biological specimens from the clinic and OR
  • Process, store, and log in study specimens
  • Assist project team members with animal care and research
  • Act as primary animal care contact for the lab, once trained
  • Work closely with Research Program Manager with updates on study progression
  • Implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; including the management of data, paper files, and electronic databases.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

Bachelor's degree in related discipline. Some related experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred qualifications:

  • At least one year working in a research setting preferred
  • Animal-related research experience preferred
  • Post-graduate courses in medicine related discipline preferred.
  • Technical writing, generating figures and tables from data, and reading and summarizing research literature

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Highly detailed-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent work attitude and habits including reliability, flexibility, and the ability to think and work independently and as a team
  • Ability to work independently, exercise discretion and mature judgment, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Classified Title:Research Assistant
Working Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range:$16.26 - $22.35; Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8 - 4:30
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10003181-SOM Sur Thoracic Surgery
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.

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School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus


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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