Research Specialist, Fabrication Shop (Neurosurgery)

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Research Specialist, Fabrication Shop to work within the department's HEPIUS (Holistic Electrical, Ultrasonic and Physiological Interventions Unburdening those with Spinal Cord Injury) Innovation Lab's fabrication shop. The Research Specialist will work under the guidance of the PI to design and fabrication ultrasound sensors. The work will involve both computational simulations (mathematical modeling), as well as routine hands-on fabrication activities (e.g. lapping, dicing, sputtering, etc.).

The Research Specialist performs a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the laboratory. Makes contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Performs routine troubleshooting and helps with training and orientation of others working in the laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and run experiments after discussion with investigators. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results.
• Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as expected.
• Train/orient learners and new staff in the laboratory.
• Assist in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Become familiar with published research methods related to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with more senior laboratory staff and/or faculty investigators.
• Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
• May order equipment and supplies, and interface with vendors.
• May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members with research assays.
• May participate in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity.
• May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing methodology sections.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Perform relevant techniques hands-on fabrication activities (e.g. lapping, dicing, sputtering, etc).
• Perform computational simulations (mathematical modeling).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• One year of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques, such as routine hands-on fabrication activities (e.g. lapping, dicing, sputtering, etc.).
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering or related field.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Experimental Design and Execution - Awareness
• Literature Review - Awareness
• Operations Management - Awareness
• Protocol Development and Optimization - Awareness
• Scientific Writing - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Specialist, Fabrication Shop (Neurosurgery)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY ($48,898 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Sur Spine
Personnel area: School of Medicine