Johns Hopkins University
The Parikh Laboratory seeks a
Sr. Research Specialist
to work collaboratively to advance and validate a novel platform for anterior segment screening and referral. Applicants should have experience with research, technology development, and evaluation of new technologies. Candidates must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, have experience working independently, and can work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced, collaborative academic environment. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Lead prototyping and development of hardware and software technologies, including imaging hardware, software programs, and artificial intelligence. Guide and train students and contractors in development and testing of technologies Help develop and manage collaborations and partnerships with key stakeholders and research partners. Collect eye images and clinical data from patients. Collect and analyze research data. Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PI, collaborators, and funders. Contribute to preparation of IRB applications, grant proposals, and manuscripts. Prepare necessary documents/protocols for research projects. Conduct usability validation studies of anterior segment imaging devices and/or software screening technologies. Visit partner sites to train project personnel and initiate new collaborative studies.
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.
Preferred Qualifications Graduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering, experience in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and experience with new technology development and evaluation. Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC Starting Salary Range: Min $47,500 - Max $83,300 Annually ($74,350 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Exempt Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Oph Glaucoma Personnel area: School of Medicine Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ 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. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the
JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion . Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at
jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit
accessibility.jhu.edu . Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/
and all other JHU applicants should visit
https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ . The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
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Sr. Research Specialist
to work collaboratively to advance and validate a novel platform for anterior segment screening and referral. Applicants should have experience with research, technology development, and evaluation of new technologies. Candidates must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, have experience working independently, and can work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced, collaborative academic environment. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Lead prototyping and development of hardware and software technologies, including imaging hardware, software programs, and artificial intelligence. Guide and train students and contractors in development and testing of technologies Help develop and manage collaborations and partnerships with key stakeholders and research partners. Collect eye images and clinical data from patients. Collect and analyze research data. Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PI, collaborators, and funders. Contribute to preparation of IRB applications, grant proposals, and manuscripts. Prepare necessary documents/protocols for research projects. Conduct usability validation studies of anterior segment imaging devices and/or software screening technologies. Visit partner sites to train project personnel and initiate new collaborative studies.
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.
Preferred Qualifications Graduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering, experience in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and experience with new technology development and evaluation. Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC Starting Salary Range: Min $47,500 - Max $83,300 Annually ($74,350 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Exempt Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Oph Glaucoma Personnel area: School of Medicine Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ 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. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the
JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion . Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at
jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit
accessibility.jhu.edu . Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/
and all other JHU applicants should visit
https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ . The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
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