Research Assistant
Job Description
The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Assistant to assists with research studies in the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The candidate will be part of a research team working on biological therapies for cardiac arrhythmias. We are looking for a self-motivated, detailed oriented person to join our team. This person would be involved in animal care and technical procedures under the direction and supervision of a PhD.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in animal surgeries and clinical care.
- Monitors status of experimental animals.
- Maintains laboratory spaces, completes all necessary documentation, and ensures compliance with all standards and regulations.
- Maintain and ensure equipment is up to date and in good working condition, such as swine anesthesia and euthanasia carts.
- Assist in animal transport between facilities.
- Maintain departmental procedures and protocols regarding humane care and treatment of animals.
- Ensures that proper procedures are observed including the humane handling, care and euthanasia of experimental animals.
- Develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators and/or regulatory bodies.
- Attends and participates in training programs as assigned.
- Computer literacy with proficient use of programs including Microsoft Office programs, email, Internet, and database management software to efficiently accomplish work.
- Maintain communication with veterinarians about animal care and treatment.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
- Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Sur Peds Cardiac
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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