Research Specialist (Oncology)
Johns Hopkins University
Research Specialist (Oncology)
Johns Hopkins University
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Baltimore, Maryland
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Research Specialist performs various assays and experiments within an oncology laboratory and contributes to overall research efforts. Responsibilities include planning experiments, interpreting results, training new staff, and processing data for scientific publications.
Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, coupled with at least one year of experience performing relevant laboratory techniques. Your role involves planning and executing experiments, interpreting results, and contributing to scientific publications and potentially grant writing.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Biology
Chemistry
laboratory techniques
protocol development
data analysis
scientific publications
grant writing
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Specialist who will perform a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. Makes contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with training and orientation of others working in the laboratory.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
- Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and 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 methodology sections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($48,900 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 8:30a - 5p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Hematologic Malignancies
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
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