Job Description

The Devreotes lab is seeking a casual Research Specialist II who develops assays and protocols for PI approval and designs experimental approaches for laboratory projects. Performs a range of sophisticated assays. Makes significant contributions to various aspects of laboratory efforts and goals. Responsible for troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other laboratory personnel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned laboratory projects.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, evaluate results, etc.
• Work independently and use scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions.
• Teach/train learners, and new technicians in the laboratory.
• Guide, direct, and facilitate problem solving for entry-level laboratory members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
• Make scientific contributions to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collaborate in the development of new techniques and instruments.
• Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
• Scientifically contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and proposals.
• Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
• Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Two years of laboratory experience 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with related graduate research.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Assay Development and Validation Developing.
• Data Management and Analysis Developing.
• Experimental Design and Execution Developing.
• Operations Management Developing.
• Protocol Development and Optimization Developing.
• Scientific Writing Developing.
• Stakeholder Engagement Developing.

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Specialist II (Cell Biology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($10,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.).
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: SOM Cell Bio Cell Biology
Personnel area: School of Medicine