6 research specialist ii jobs found in Baltimore, MD

Job Req ID:  98737 We are seeking a Research Specialist II who will work on funded projects related to the study of the mechanisms and target identification for Huntington’s Disease and will provide lab support for ongoing clinical studies for HD. Under the supervision of a faculty investigator, the research specialist works independently to carry-out research experiments, involving a range of sophisticated assays using modern molecular biology, protein biochemistry and cell biology techniques. Makes significant/important contributions to various aspects of research efforts. Executes independent decision making and trouble-shooting during experiments and participates in designing new methodologies. Utilizes specialized knowledge to interpret results and participates in planning new experimental approaches towards research goals. Uses scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions. Makes scientific contribution to protocol development,...

Job Req ID:  98356 We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist II  who is interested to join our team to work on the in vitro and in vivo testing of brain gene therapy candidates. The Research Specialist II will participate in the development and testing of gene transfer methods for the mouse brain. She/he will be working in a team that includes other technicians, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and will make significant and important contributions to various aspects of these research efforts. This will include neuronal cultures, rodent injections, genotyping, gene expression measurement qPCR, and immunoblotting/immunohistochemistry for protein expression. Our laboratory investigates the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and how defects in this process cause intellectual disability, autism, and epilepsy. We use a wide spectrum of techniques (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, mouse genetics, histology, in vitro/in vivo imaging, omics...

Job Req ID:   107525 The Enterics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a full-time Research Specialist ll  to assist with ongoing projects in the lab. This position would involve providing laboratory, analytical and administrative assistance for several large studies involving collaborations from institutions worldwide. The group is currently studying adult diarrheal disease in Cameroon, the genomic epidemiology of cholera in Africa and cholera diagnostic evaluation and vaccine trials in cholera endemic areas among other things. A successful candidate must be able to work independently and under limited supervision. Specific Duties & Responsibilities The position involves a mixture of laboratory work, data analysis and international travel to train our partners on laboratory techniques relevant to the research. Laboratory duties include microbiology (i.e. culture and identification of specific bacteria), ELISA,...

Job Req ID:  107980 We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist II who is interested to join our team. The Research Specialist II will participate in the study of the genetic basis of Parkinsons disease, with hopes of identifying potential therapeutic targets for developing PD treatments. The employee will be working on a team that includes other technicians, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and will make significant and important contributions to various aspects of these research efforts. Our laboratory uses a wide spectrum of techniques (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, mouse genetics, histology, imaging) to study the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration of Parkinsons disease, nitric oxide signaling and neuronal cell death and neuroprotective and neurorestorative strategies in neurodegenerative diseases, stroke and trauma.  www.theDawsonlab.org Specific Duties & Responsibilities Make scientific contribution to...

Job Req ID:  109234 The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist II who is interested to join our team to work on the in vitro and in vivo testing of brain gene therapy candidates. The Research Specialist II will participate in the development and testing of gene transfer methods for the mouse brain. She/he will be working in a team that includes other technicians, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and will make significant and important contributions to various aspects of these research eff orts. This will include neuronal cultures, rodent injections, genotyping, gene expression measurement qPCR, and immunoblotting/immunohistochemistry for protein expression. Our laboratory investigates the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and how defects in this process cause intellectual disability, autism, and epilepsy. We use a wide spectrum of techniques (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, mouse genetics, histology, in vitro/in...

Job Req ID:  107341 The Enterics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a full-time  Research Specialist II  to assist with ongoing projects in the lab. This position will involve providing laboratory, analytical and administrative assistance for several large studies involving collaborations from institutions worldwide. The group is currently studying adult diarrheal disease in Cameroon, the genomic epidemiology of cholera in Africa, and cholera diagnostic evaluation and vaccine trials in cholera endemic areas. A successful candidate must be able to work independently and under limited supervision. The position involves a mixture of laboratory work, data analysis, and international travel to train our partners on laboratory techniques relevant to the research. This position may require international travel 1-3 times per year. During these trips, the Research Specialist II may be required to prepare and conduct laboratory trainings for partner...