Sr. Research Specialist II (SOM DOM Gastroenterology)
About The Position
The Sr. Research Specialist II makes intellectual contributions in a specialized scientific laboratory or core facility that uses sophisticated instrumentation, such as flow cytometry, high-throughput genetics, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, peptide synthesizers, or high-performance liquid chromatography. The role uses specialized scientific knowledge and experience to make decisions, train and guide laboratory personnel, and troubleshoot issues ranging from simple to complex. The specialist develops, designs, and manages projects or instrumentation; independently conducts research assays and develops protocols; advises investigators on research methods and experimental design; and contributes to research design, data collection, interpretation, reports, abstracts, and manuscripts. The role may involve revising project objectives or scientific direction in consideration of laboratory resources and priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a 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 or equivalent, subject to the JHU equivalency formula.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree with related graduate research.
Responsibilities
- Develop, design, and manage specialized projects and/or instrumentation, and coordinate own objectives.
- Use specialized knowledge to set up and operate sophisticated instrumentation and interpret results.
- Refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
- Collaborate in developing new protocols and uses of equipment.
- Advise investigators on experimental design and research methods.
- Co-author or author publications.
- Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
- Provide significant input to research design, data collection, and interpretation based on advanced knowledge and understanding of the activity.
- Independently perform research assays specific to the laboratory's interests.
- Collaborate with laboratory personnel, managers, and faculty investigators.
- Independently develop protocols and criteria.
- Make decisions about research projects, including assessing or revising objectives and altering scientific direction as needed.
- Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
