Sr. Research Specialist II (Biophysics & Biological Chemistry)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

8d•$35 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Wolberger lab is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist II to 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Five years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Data Management and Analysis - Developing
Experimental Design and Execution - Developing
Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solvin - Developing
Project Management - Developing
Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Developing
Scientific Writing - Developing

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.