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Research Specialist II

Johns Hopkins University

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Posted:

April 4, 2018

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland

Salary:

Open

General summary/purpose:

The Research Specialist II will work in a laboratory studying stem cell biology and engineering. The research group is pioneering research in human cell reprogramming from blood cells, correcting and creating mutations by gene targeting in human stem cells, generating transplantable hematopoietic stem cells from human iPS cells, and generating red blood cells.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

Under initial supervision of the faculty investigator and lab research personnel, the Research Specialist II performs tissue culture and molecular biology experiments. The Research Specialist II will have independent projects and may be included as a co-author of publications resulting from his or her work in the laboratory. Specific techniques used include cell and tissue culture, PCR, DNA extraction and analysis, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry and immunostaining. This position will involve animal work (mice), therefore comfort with animal models is a must. Applicants must be familiar with the operation of basic laboratory equipment and with sterile technique. In consultation with a supervisor, an experienced Specialist will perform, evaluate and troubleshoot methods as necessary, prepare solutions and reagents following standard procedures and keep an organized lab notebook. Meet at least weekly with principal investigator to report on research and laboratory status. This position is a great opportunity to develop scientific investigation skills and become trained in broadly applicable laboratory techniques. Successfully work both independently and collaboratively as part of a group/team. Teach new lab members how to perform techniques. Be flexible regarding switching projects when need be. Monitor and inventory supplies. Place supply orders online or by phone, as well as discuss ordering and pricing with sales representatives.

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.

Two years laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.

Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience.

JHU Equivalency Formula:

18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.. 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.

Classified title: Research Specialist II

Role/Level/Range: ACRP 03 MB

Starting Salary Range: $37,781 – $51,950

Employee group: Full Time

Employee subgroup: Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours

Location: School of Medicine – East Baltimore Campus

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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