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The Rubens' Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist to lead the development of new therapeutics targeting metabolic regulation of epigenetic drivers in aggressive pediatric brain tumors. Our laboratory has developed a unique niche in childhood cancer research at the cross-section of drug development, cancer metabolomics, and epigenetics. The Research Specialist will process and analyze metabolomics data, plan and analyze epigenomes sequencing studies, and test the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of novel therapeutics in patient derived cell models and mouse xenografts of pediatric brain tumors. The laboratory exists within the larger Eye and Brain Tumor Research Laboratory in the state-of-the-art Smith Research Building and is part of the Oncology Department at Johns Hopkins. This position requires experience in basic laboratory techniques in molecular biology and tissue culture.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops experimental designs and has primary responsibility for planning, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of results; design process may be in collaboration with a post doc, PI, or completed independently.
• Identifies problems, troubleshoots and analyzes variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; modifies, refines or adapts techniques and procedures; modifies and/or adjusts quality control measures.
• Coordinates and/or conducts multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project.
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets research data, monitors documentation of results; reviews and recognizes documentation, which may lead to modification and adaptation of research methodologies; may collaborate with others; Adapts and/or modifies experimental methods based upon interpretation of data.
• Conducts library research and participates in editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
• Oversees and assures laboratory compliance with regulatory requirements and JHU standards, policies and procedures.
• Works with research staff to prioritize and schedule projects.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Culture and analysis of cell lines, immunohistochemistry, western blot.
• Performing established laboratory assays under the supervision of the faculty investigator.
• Operation of centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, incubator, spectrophotometer, light microscope, imaging systems and laminar flow hoods; Familiarity with aseptic technique.
• Mouse work.
  
• Familiarity with theory behind experiments; ability to apply analytical skills to interpret experiments using positive and negative controls.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• One year of 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   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA  
Starting Salary Range: $16.61-$22.83-$29.04 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8am- 4:30pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

*JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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