Career Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 07-Mar-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 108122-en_US
The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Specialist who will work in a stem cell lab in support of cutting-edge human stem cell work in the area of neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will be performing routine stem cell work and following protocols under close supervision. Will work with all members of the lab and will assist as needed in aseptic cell culture techniques, histology and various additional biochemical techniques. General day-to-day laboratory maintenance and general lab upkeep are also required. Will work under Biosafety levels 1, 2 and 3. Regularly and routinely responsible for administrative and scientific activities of both the Stem Cell Core and the research labs of Dr. Maragakis. This includes project development, invoice payments, reimbursements, service contract procurement and payment, equipment maintenance, animal surgery suite management, budgeting, manuscript compos. Oversee data collection on multifaceted projects relative to ALS relating to both stem cells technologies as well as in vivo animal surgeries, behavior and breeding. Analyze data utilizing statistical methods data analysis and assist with personnel management, including new-hire training and on-boarding as needed
As a member of the lab team, you are regularly sought out for help and advice, regarding animal surgery, behavior, perfusion and tissue collection (including tissue processing and storage), animal breeding (mouse and rat), CMAPs (compound muscle action potentials), histology (tissue and cell), microscopy, statistical and data analysis and cryotoming, as well as with ordering (specialty quotes, the use of ANPOs, LVPOs, and ECPOs), reimbursements and invoice payments. Assist others in order to help them better understand and master these skills whenever possible. Liaise with other labs in order to cooperatively work within our shared laboratory environment.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Follow established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments, which may include Stem cell line maintenance and expansion using aseptic technique.
- Perform additional laboratory experiments such as molecular analyses following established protocols as needed.
- Meet regularly with designated laboratory staff to review recent data, troubleshoot current experiments, review new experimental protocols and prioritize new experiments.
- Demonstrate independent judgement, organization, curiosity, problem solving, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
- Time flexibility for working hours required to accommodate human stem cells.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Experience with human iPSC's is helpful.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aseptic cell culture of mammalian cells require; human iPSC experience preferred.
Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $16.61-$22.83-$29.04 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular
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.
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