We are seeking a Sr. Research Specialist who will be responsible for scientific and administrative activities and oversight of a cancer research laboratory. The applicant will be responsible for vivarium maintenance, processing of clinical study biospecimens, cell/tissue culture, support of laboratory projects, laboratory space and equipment upkeep, ordering, and supervision of research subordinates.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervises laboratory vivarium colonies with emphasis on adhering to IACUC guidelines on weaning mouse pups, setting up breeding cages, ensuring animals with ulcerated/over-sized tumors are euthanized promptly in accordance with the lab’s animal protocol or in response to facility veterinarian’s clinical calls.
- Performs and supervises genotyping/phenotyping (when needed) of global and conditional knockout strains of mice to ensure adequate numbers of mice are available for in vivo studies on a regular basis.
- Works closely with institutional collaborators to provide technical and logistic support for clinical sample (blood, ascites and solid tumors) processing, analysis, data generation and maintenance of de-identified clinical information databases.
- Reviews techniques and research protocols to ensure reproducibility and issues recommendations.
- Works with laboratory staff to evaluate their technical knowledge and skills and assists in the training of other laboratory personnel.
- Acts as a lead technical authority overseeing laboratory staff and is responsible for the overall daily operation of the laboratory including workload and personnel scheduling, quality control, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
- Supports research projects of students, fellows and other lab members as and when required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- Four year's experience in a comparable laboratory 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: Sr. Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $24.35 - $42.71 HRLY ($31.44/hour targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F, 830-500
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Urologic Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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