Research Specialist II (School of Medicine - All Children's)

Johns Hopkins University•St. Petersburg, FL

2d•$42,330 - $74,110•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Specialist II, with experience in microfabrication, to join the Trapecar lab at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St Petersburg, Florida. This position will work in a lab focused on modeling multiorgan human physiology and the application of such advanced in vitro models to gain a better understanding of the fundamental origins of immunometabolic diseases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Two years 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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree with related graduate research.
Experience in microfabrication

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned laboratory projects.
Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, evaluate results, etc.
Work independently and use scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions.
Teach/train learners, and new technicians in the laboratory.
Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-level laboratory members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
Make scientific contributions to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
Collaborate in the development of new techniques and instruments.
Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
Scientifically contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and proposals.
Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
Other duties as assigned.