Research Specialist

Multi-disciplinary lab seeks a motivated Research Specialist to carry out research into the pathological mechanisms of glaucoma in a team environment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete multiple glaucoma model and optic nerve ophthalmic surgeries and intraocular injections in rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs; preparing and dosing animals in drug studies; measuring intraocular pressure using rebound tonometry; obtaining noninvasive ophthalmic images; using injectable or gas anesthetics via commercial rodent anesthesia machine in accordance with USDA and AALAC.
• Prepare and carry out perfusion fixation and micro-dissection of ocular tissues.
• Perform various biochemical techniques (western blotting, PCR), and molecular and cell biological methods (RNA and DNA isolation, sterile cell culture assays).
• Histological methods performed in this position include cryopreservation and epoxy preparation (embedding and sectioning) for immunofluorescent and/or morphologic studies of animal and human donor eye tissues.
• Image capture and data analysis for morphological studies using analysis programs such as Metamorph, Imaris, and ImageJ.
• Confocal and or 2 photon imaging of immuno-labelled tissues.
• Write and prepare documentation for protocols and may contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing up methodology sections.
• Execute proper disposal of biohazardous materials, maintain laboratory conditions and other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• One year 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.

• One year experience in a neuroscience laboratory performing relevant techniques is desired.

Classified Title: Research Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $17.11 - $29.90 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Glaucoma
Personnel area: School of Medicine