Research Specialist (Surgery)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigator. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, evaluate results.
• Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as expected.
• Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Become familiar with published research methods related to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with more senior laboratory staff and/or faculty investigators.
• Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
• May order equipment and supplies and interface with vendors.
• May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members with research assays.
• May participate in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
• May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing up methodology sections.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• One year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
• 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.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $35,599.92 - $62,199.84 annual ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:Full Time
Schedule: M-F
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Sur Pediatric Surgery
Personnel area: School of Medicine