Research Specialist - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Work requires the basic use of scientific methods and procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience.

Specifically, the proficient care and management of mouse lines, skills in running and analyzing behavioral data, proficiency in drug administration and proper laboratory animal handling, experience conducting stereotaxic surgeries in mice, and experience in tissue harvesting, preparation, staining, and microscopic analysis.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Assistance with animal husbandry of the laboratory mouse colony. Following established procedures and protocols and using aseptic techniques to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include electrophysiological, immunohistochemistry and imaging techniques.
Make scientific contribution to protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
Collaborate with lab members in development of new techniques and instruments.
Contribute toward the efficient utilization of resources, equipment and space.
Manage inventory, monitors supply levels, orders equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Participate in the development of lab goals and objectives.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

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

Proficiency in coding in Matlab, R, Python, C.
Experience in data analysis, statistics, visualization, and algorithm development.
Proficiency in coding in Python.

Classified Title:
Research Specialist

Role/Level/Range:
ACRP/03/MA

Starting Salary Range:
$ $29.61 JHRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:
M - F, 8:30 -5:00

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:
School of Medicine Campus

Department name:
SOM Neuro Sci Neuroscience

Personnel area:
School of Medicine