Sr. Research Specialist II (Biophysics & Biological Chemistry)

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. Minimum Qualifications * 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