Research Specialist

We are seeking a Research Specialist.  This position will be in our laboratory studies in the biochemical and adaptive signaling responses to small molecule inhibition of RAF and MEK kinases with a specific focus on pediatric solid tumors.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees laboratory operations, including but not limited to, ordering and stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory safety, maintaining data and inventory spreadsheets, training new employees, updating protocols, researching and implementing new technologies, maintaining clean laboratory.
• Manages inventory of biological specimens entering the laboratory.
• Oversees and assures laboratory compliance with regulatory requirements and JHU standards, policies, procedures.
• Participates in developing experimental designs.
• Plans/implements experiments.
• Evaluates and interprets results.
• Compiles, analyzes, interprets research data using various computer software applications.
• Conducts library research, participates in editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publication.
• Processes specimens as described in ongoing clinical trials. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• One year laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA  
Starting Salary Range: Min $35,200 - Max $61,600 Annually ($48,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 830a - 500p 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

 

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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