Sr. Research Specialist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 26, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.
The focus of thisSr. Research Specialistposition is to support technical and administrative aspects of a clinical translational laboratory with focus on retinal vascular disease. The research group is a dynamic and multidisciplinary research group consisting of a broad array of individuals at multiple levels of training. Therefore, the position may require supervision of other staff and/or students in a research capacity as well as travel to research sites for monitoring, training and quality control purposes. The research topics encompass a range of acquired retinal disorders that impact the structure and function of the retinal vasculature. We aim to develop new methods of diagnosis and treatment using state-of-the-art imaging techniques and treatment modalities.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with graduate level training. This candidate should be capable of independently learning new analytical techniques and who has significant expertise in one or more of the following areas: research protocol development and writing, IRB submissions, biostatistics, data analysis, human subject recruitment, retinal imaging (OCT, OCTA, Fundus photography, ERG etc), refraction, visual acuity assessment. This job may include assisting with experimental retinal surgery in animal models including in vivo ocular imaging and visual function testing of animals. The ideal candidate will have one or more peer-reviewed publications and will be involved in preparation of manuscripts and proposals for the principal investigator.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- IRB protocol development, submission and management
- Prepare, edit and revision of IRB applications
- Preparation and submission of IRB amendments
and updates
- Maintenance of IRB applications in good standing
- Human Subjects Recruitment
- Assist with identification and recruitment
of human subjects from clinical populations
- Maintain organized database and records of research subjects
- Ocular Imaging
- Perform diagnostic imaging for research studies including fundus photography, OCT, OCTA, ERG etc
- Perform baseline ocular assessments
including visual acuity and medical history.
- Develop detailed imaging protocols for lab
use
- Supervise and train other lab members and staff in imaging techniques
- Research
- Make significant important contributions to the research, analyze data and prepare graphs/ charts, including statistics.
- Present/publish data in conferences and
per-reviewed journals
- Contributes substantially to manuscripts,
reports, and grant-writing.
- Present data to PI and colleagues by oral
and written means on a regular basis
- Present information to the team in Journal Club and lab meetings
- Administrative
- Assist with maintaining complex research equipment
- Prepare, edit and revise research documents
This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
- Four years experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques
- Master's Degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with PC/ Mac is required, including MS Word, Excel, as is an excellent math aptitude.
- Statistical analysis, preparing charts, scientific writing, record keeping, reference management software (e.g. Endnote), charting software (e.g. Graphpad Prism) oral presentation, (e.g. PowerPoint)
Classified Title: Sr. Research
Specialist
Working Title: Sr. Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $46,560 - $64,100 - $81,650 annually
(commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Retina Service
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s
good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may
vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience,
market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns
Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees'
health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found
here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
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.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are
completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered
eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional
information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to
hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent
with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal
history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment
at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the
university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a
candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the
conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or
function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, theJHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Accommodation Information
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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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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