Research Specialist

The Department of Neurology is seeking aResearch Specialist who will work with supervisor or independently to perform projects related to research that will involve a broad range of technical expertise.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follows established molecular biology procedures or protocols to perform experiments, which will involve DNA preparation, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, data analyze, and data management.
• Manage the breeding of mouse strains.
• Performs the processing of samples, performs quality control, and maintenance duties.
• Designs experiments and assists in importing new techniques to the lab.
• Exercises independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating and interpreting results.
• Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures, and techniques gained through previous training and experience.
• Uses various software applications packages to assemble, manipulate, and/or format data or test reports.
• Responsibilities include the daily operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, of laboratory equipment and computers.
• Documents Biosafety-related procedures including chemical and biosafety records and compliance, management of waste disposal and animal use protocol.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field with relevant experience including undergraduate projects.
• Master's Degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous research experience in molecular biology, or closely related fields, is a plus.

* 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. *

** 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.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent data organization and communication skills are required.
• Previous experience with scientific data analysis software will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office is desired.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $33,880 - $46,560 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Neuro Neurological Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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