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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.