Research Specialist
The Research Specialist will work in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and will interface with members of this and other labs in the Division. The position will utilize a solid foundation in basic laboratory principles and techniques associated with molecular and cell biology to perform the required tasks. A qualified applicant should be capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating results. When needed, he or she will also provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.

The Research Specialist will work in a laboratory which focuses on the mechanisms of airspace maintenance and injury with a focus on COPD and genetic matrix disorders. The Research Specialist will utilize a solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques to maintain laboratory equipment, reagent inventories, and assist in routine experimental work like plasmid preparations, and cell culture. The work will also involve preparing and maintaining cell lines stably with overexpressed or knockdowned target genes. The Research Specialist has experience with cell handling and is capable of exercising independent judgement while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating and interpreting results.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

The Research Specialist will participate in planning studies and evaluating test results, utilizing detailed knowledge of research laboratory procedures and practices, involving primary cells, cultured cell lines and animal models. These lab-based duties will include:

Perform cell imaging studies including real-time approaches to evaluate the localization and behavior of wild-type and mutant receptors in fibroblast cell lines.

Quantitative analysis of mRNA and protein expression in cells and tissues.

Generating precision cut lung slices from animal models to examine pathophysiological changes during disease development.

Independent troubleshooting of technical and experimental issues

Selects, develops, performs and evaluates research methods; operates appropriate equipment.

Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments. Be knowledgeable of and employ good tissue culture techniques.

Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.

Is an integrated member of the research team. May be involved in establishing laboratory protocols. Will be asked to prepare reports on the analysis.

Exercises professional and scientific judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results. Engages in regular and continuous decision making having an impact on the success of the laboratory.

Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills. Has operating knowledge of the personal computer and has the ability to search and retrieve information on the role of extracellular matrix proteins in inflammation and fibrosis from the internet.

Any specific physical requirements for the job:

Sitting in normal seated position for extended periods of time. Ability to use a keyboard and move about. Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field

One year of 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

Master's degree in the related field.



Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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

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Accommodation Information

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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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