We are seeking a Sr. Research Specialist. The position requires a proficient and experienced laboratory scientist with a solid foundation in molecular biology and tissue culture. Experience with rodent experiments will be a plus. After introduced to the techniques and platforms, the successful candidate will conduct research independently or with minimal supervision. With limited supervision by the PI, this individual will design and perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, and may also contribute to manuscripts. This position will provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex research laboratory, including sterile cell culture, molecular biology techniques and small rodent handling.
• Independently processes and analyzes data, formulates conclusions and creates appropriate statistical presentations, including graphs and charts, for the purpose of reporting research/laboratory results, grant reports or scientific presentations.
• Conducts a variety of experiments where methodologies are established including tissue harvesting, isolation of cell population, cell culture, preparation of samples for flow cytometry, DNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, and develops or assists in the development of new techniques as needed.
• Meet regularly with PI and colleagues to review lab data, troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks and discuss newly published scientific literature relevant to the cell and gene therapy field.
• Works collaboratively with research fellows, post-docs, medical students, and other laboratory personnel and is keen to troubleshoot.
• Monitors inventory levels and orders material and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Keep the laboratory prepared for safety inspections.
• Will have supervisory responsibility for two graduate and one undergraduate students

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Four years experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Candidates with a Ph.D. or Master’s Degree are strongly encouraged to apply.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($66,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary  
Personnel area: School of Medicine