Sr. Research Specialist (Genetic Medicine)

The Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Specialist.  The Sr. Research Specialist makes intellectual contributions to scientific research interests of the lab. In collaboration with PI, make research project decisions that may alter research objectives and direction. Contribute to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and grants. Apply independent thought to make decisions with PI.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage substantial research projects, and coordinate their own objectives.
• Perform sophisticated data analysis utilizing an extensive knowledge base and experience with varied methods. In a clinical laboratory, perform and develop clinical validation protocols.
• Act as a consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
• Collaborate in the development of new technologies, protocols, and uses of equipment.
• Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Function scientifically in the laboratory comparably to a post-doctoral fellow.
• Independently perform assays specific to the laboratory interests.
• May provide oversight and direction to staff, including interviews, recommendations for hiring and evaluation of performance.
• Enhance problem solving through interactions and discussions with collaborators or senior researchers at meetings and/or professional presentations.
• Make decisions regarding laboratory projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.
• Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Four years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Specialist (Genetic Medicine)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30 to 5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Genetics Institute of Gen Medicine  
Personnel area: School of Medicine