Research Assistant

The Kebschull Lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant (https://www.kebschull-lab.org/). The Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and oversee the day-to-day data collection for the faculty member’s research studies.The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators and collaborators in a research environment. This person will be writing, running, and analyzing standard and non-standard reports.

The Research Assistant will also carry out cutting-edge research in neuroscience, synthetic biology, and connectomics. The Research Assistant will manage animal colonies (mice, birds, etc.), manage lab ordering and supplies, and perform own research within the context of laboratory focus. There is the potential for authorship in scientific papers and participation in conferences.

Our lab develops molecular techniques and neuroanatomical and viral tracing methods to understand vertebrate brain organization and evolution. Current areas of focus are development of next-generation connectomics methods and spatial sequencing as well as their application to mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders and different vertebrate species. Related publications include Kebschull et al. 2016 Neuron, Chen et al. 2019 Cell, Huang et al. 2020 Cell, and Kebschull et al. 2020 Science.

Successful candidate will receive training in areas in which they do not have the relevant expertise. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should send their CV together with contact information for two or three references to kebschull@jhu.edu.

We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. We pride ourselves in establishing a creative, stimulating, and diverse environment wherein researchers put their ideas into action and obtain expertise in technology development and/or quantitative and synthetic biological approaches. We also benefit from collaborating with world-class neuroscience and biomedical engineering groups at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and beyond.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day data collection for research activities.
• Write, run, and analyze standard and non-standard reports. Clean data and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintains working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
• Carries out research in the current areas of focus in the lab: Designs experiments, performs a range of assays, including cell culture, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, next-generation sequencing, viral production and processes and analyzes data into figures for scientific presentation and publication.
• Performs stereotaxic animal surgeries for intracranial viral injections
• Manages some laboratory equipment and reagents, onboards new lab members, and trains students and other junior personnel in basic laboratory technique, including molecular biology, cell culture, and animals.
• Participates in weekly laboratory meetings and other ad hoc meetings as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

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

* 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 the 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following will be valuable but not required:

• Experience with viral injections.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation.
• Basic knowledge of coding. Experience in mammalian cell culture technique.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses sound organizational skills.
• Possesses sound documentation skills.
• Ability to carry out experimental protocols reliably and reproducibly.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Critical thinking and analytical.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.42 - $22.57/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM BME Molec and Cell Eng Physiologygy
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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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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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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