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Sr. Research Specialist (Cell Biology)

Johns Hopkins University

#Client Services #Data Analysis #Staff Oversight #Exempt Status #Scientific Research #Cell Biology #Equipment Troubleshooting #Technology Development #Fluorescence

Quick overview

The primary purpose is operating the SOM Microscope Facility core, providing equipment access and client services including training, advising, and troubleshooting experiments related to microscopy equipment. This role also involves making intellectual contributions to scientific research, developing projects, and contributing to manuscripts and funding proposals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess advanced technical knowledge and broad research experience, including expertise in fluorescence, confocal, and electron microscopy, along with specimen preparation. A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is required, along with four years of comparable laboratory experience.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTroubleshootingData AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceClient ConsultationSpecimen PreparationExperimental DesignProtocol DevelopmentImage ProcessingScientific WritingMicroscopyCell BiologyScientific ResearchSoftware AnalysisFluorescence MicroscopyElectron MicroscopyConfocal Microscopy

Job description

We are seeking a Sr.
Research Specialist (Sr.
Microscopy Specialist) who makes intellectual contributions to the scientific research interests of the laboratory.
In collaboration with a PI, makes decisions that may alter research objectives and direction.
Performs a range of sophisticated assays.
Contributes to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and funding proposals.

As part of a team, the position’s primary purpose is the operation of the SOM Microscope Facility as a core facility that provides both access to equipment and any client services related to the equipment.
Our equipment include the microscopes themselves, as well as preparatory equipment for microscope samples and software analysis tools and workstations.
Services include training and supervising client users on equipment, as well as advising and troubleshooting experiments.
Advanced technical knowledge and broad research experience are required to judge the best approaches for each client’s scientific goals in their project.
Direct one-on-one communications with clients must glean relevant information and advise clients on choice of equipment and experimental strategies, whether providing the work as a service or training the client to use the equipment and software themselves to attain their scientific goals.
Providing accurate quotes for project costs is expected, as are accurate billing practices.
Ability to maintain, adjust and troubleshoot specialized equipment is critical for completing client projects, whether by staff or by clients themselves.

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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.

Sr. Research Specialist (Cell Biology)

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