About this role
We are seeking a Sr. Research Specialist II who will make intellectual contributions in a specialized scientific laboratory or a core facility utilizing sophisticated instrumentation, e.g. flow cytometry, high throughput genetics, x-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, peptide synthesizer, high-performance liquid chromatography. The Sr. Research Specialist II uses specialized scientific knowledge and experience to make decisions, trains/guides other laboratory personnel, and provides simple to complex troubleshooting.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, design and manage specialized projects and/or instrumentation, and coordinates own objectives.
- Utilize specialized knowledge to set up and run sophisticated instrumentation and interpret results.
- Act as consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
- Collaborate in development of new protocols and uses of equipment.
- Advise investigators on experimental design and research methods.
- Co-author/author publications.
- Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts and manuscripts.
- Provide significant input to research design and data collection and interpretation based on advanced knowledge/ understanding of activity.
- Independently perform research assays specific to the research laboratory interests.
- Collaborate with other lab personnel, managers, and faculty investigators.
- Independently develop protocol and criteria.
- Make decisions regarding research projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.
- Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- Five years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree with related graduate research.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Developing
- Experimental Design and Execution - Developing
- Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing
- Project Management - Developing
- Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
- Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Developing
- Scientific Writing - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist II
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($66,215 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine