Research Specialist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 8, 2025
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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.
We are seeking a Research Specialist who will conduct research in the laboratory of Dr. Steven Keller and work in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. The position will engage in a range of research activities and will work to advance the overall mission of the laboratory in its efforts to expand understanding of cardiopulmonary physiology and improve the care of patients with critical illness. The position will utilize a solid foundation in basic laboratory skills and principles and will provide an opportunity to learn new techniques and methods. A qualified applicant should be capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating results. When needed, he or she will also provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.
The Research Specialist will work in a laboratory which utilizes
both small and large animal models of cardiopulmonary disease. The
laboratory seeks to study use of organ support technologies to
maintain systemic homeostasis while furthering understanding of how
these devices alter organ function. The work is anticipated to
involve development and preparation of small animal models of
isolated lung perfusion and engagement with other laboratories to
further experimental models of lung transplantation and isolated
organ support. The Research Specialist is expected to generate and
analyze experimental results and prepare findings for
dissemination.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in planning studies and evaluating test results, utilizing detailed knowledge of research laboratory procedures and practices involving small animal models of isolated organ support and will assist in the preparation of large animal studies of cardiopulmonary disease.
- Perform experimental studies of isolated lung perfusion of a rodent model.
- Conduct bronchoalveolar lavage sampling of lung preparations.
- Analyze perfusate samples and interpret results.
- Generate precision cut lung slices from animal models to examine pathophysiological changes during disease development.
- Independently troubleshoot technical and experimental issues.
- Select, develop, perform and evaluate research methods.
- Operate appropriate equipment.
- May participates in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
- Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
- Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.
- May be involved in establishing laboratory protocols.
- Prepare reports.
- Exchange routine information in an appropriate manner using good oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- One year laboratory experience 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
- Two or more years of laboratory experience.
- Master’s degree in a related field with related graduate experience.
Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($45,000 targeted;
Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
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 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.
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