The Department of Molecular Psychiatry Program is seeking a Research Specialist II to develop assays and protocols for PI approval and design experimental approaches for research projects. Perform a range of sophisticated assays. Make significant/important contributions to various aspects of research efforts. May include troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other lab personnel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and run set of experiments after discussion with investigator. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
•  Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. reading controls, evaluate results.
• Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. reading controls, evaluate results.
• Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
• Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as they should. Works independently.
  
• Teach/train new technicians in the lab. May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
• May participate in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
• Assists in development of new techniques and instruments.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Two years 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

Classified Title: Research Specialist II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $40,900 - $71,600 Annually ($43,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Molecular Psychiatry Program  
Personnel area: School of Medicine