Sr. Research Specialist (Pathology)

The Pathology Department is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist who makes intellectual contributions to the scientific research interests of the laboratory. In collaboration with a PI, makes decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Contributes to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and funding proposals.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, and coordinate their own objectives.

• Perform sophisticated data analysis utilizing an extensive knowledge base and experience with varied methods. In a clinical laboratory, perform and develop clinical validation protocols.

• Act as a consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
• Collaborate in the development of new technologies, protocols, and uses of equipment.
• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.

• Function scientifically in the laboratory comparably to a post-doctoral fellow

• Independently perform assays specific to the laboratory interests.

• May provide oversight and direction to staff, including interviews, recommendations for hiring and evaluation of performance.

• Enhance problem solving through interactions and discussions with collaborators or senior researchers at meetings and/or professional presentations.

• Make decisions regarding laboratory projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.

• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decisions.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Four 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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory science.
• Experience with chemistry and immunoassay clinical laboratory instrumentation and Epic Beaker/other LIS.

• CLS certification.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
• Research Design - Developing
• Scientific Writing - Developing
• Stakeholder Engagement - Developing
• Strategic Planning - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Specialist (Pathology)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($66,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Pat Clinical Chemistry   
Personnel area: School of Medicine