Sr. Research Specialist

The Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) seeks a Sr. Research Specialist to support our research in the area of protein Biophysics, high throughput microbial genetics, and modeling. The Sr Research Specialist will conduct scientific research independently, drive forward their scientific projects, and/or support the projects of other lab members. They will have a deep understanding of the context and technical aspects of the research to assist in methods development and interpretation of results. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to experimental design, developing methodology, conducting, modifying, and troubleshooting procedures as needed, data collection and analysis. There is the potential for authorship in scientific papers, and it is expected that the Sr Research Specialist will contribute to manuscript preparation. This position is suitable for individuals who desire to carry out collaborative cutting-edge research in biophysics and biochemistry.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out and driving forward assigned ongoing research projects.
• Apply problem-solving skills based on an understanding of the research and experience, and progressively develop a skill base and knowledge of lab research.
• Follow and optimize procedures and protocols, and utilize appropriate techniques to develop, perform, and analyze experiments, which may include making protocol modifications with minimal supervision.
• Exercise independent judgment while planning experiments, evaluating/interpreting results, and organizing data.
• Demonstrate scientific methods, procedures, and techniques gained through previous training and experience.
• Develop and carry out new techniques for various studies ongoing in the lab.
• Performs routine and complex research laboratory, including bacterial continuous culture, protein biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Independently processes and analyzes data, formulates conclusions, and creates appropriate statistical presentations, including graphs and charts, reporting to report research/laboratory results, grant reports, scientific presentations, and manuscripts.
• Meet regularly with PI and colleagues to review lab data, troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, and discuss newly published scientific literature relevant to the field.
• Works collaboratively with and assists in training research fellows, post-docs, graduate students, and other laboratory personnel.
• Monitors inventory levels and orders material and supplies by established policies and procedures.
• Keep the laboratory prepared for safety inspections.
• Manages chemical inventory.
• Helps to maintain instrumentation.
• Reconciles our orders on our lab credit card.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills.
• Possesses sound documentation skills.
• Reliably and reproducibly carry out complex experimental protocols.
• Will work on multiple priorities effectively.
• Can prioritize conflicting demands.
• Will execute assigned project tasks within the established schedule.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Communicates effectively in speech and writing.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
• Enthusiasm about and commitment to performing top-level research.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Four years experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.

• Candidates with a Ph.D. or Master's Degree are strongly encouraged to apply and/or 2-10 years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques, coupled with knowledge of Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, or Chemistry.
• Experience in coding languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $66,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Biophysics  
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences