Mid-Atlantic HERC

The Wolberger lab is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist II  to make intellectual contributions in a specialized scientific laboratory or a core facility utilizing sophisticated instrumentation, e.g. flow cytometry, high throughput genetics, x-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, peptide synthesizer, high-performance liquid chromatography. The Sr. Research Specialist II uses specialized scientific knowledge and experience to make decisions, trains/guides other laboratory personnel, and provides simple to complex troubleshooting.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage specialized projects and/or instrumentation, and coordinates own objectives.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to set up and run sophisticated instrumentation and interpret results.
• Act as consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
• Collaborate in development of new protocols and uses of equipment.
• Advise investigators on experimental design and research methods.
• Co-author/author publications.
• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Provide significant input to research design and data collection and interpretation based on advanced knowledge/ understanding of activity.
• Independently perform research assays specific to the research laboratory interests.
• Collaborate with other lab personnel, managers, and faculty investigators.
• Independently develop protocol and criteria.
• Make decisions regarding research projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.
• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Experimental Design and Execution - Developing
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solvin - Developing
• Project Management - Developing
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
• Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Developing
• Scientific Writing - Developing

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

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

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist II  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $35.49 - $62.25 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-1:30pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Biophy Biophys and Biophys Chemistry   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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