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Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122617Date CreatedSeptember 30, 2026Job FamilyResearchJob SubfamilyLab ResearchJob FunctionResearchExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleMonday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm and responding to lab alerts and facility emergencies during weekends, as needed.Worksite05-MD:School of Public HealthWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteThe Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute within the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a full-time Core Facility Sr. Research Specialist II. This position will be situated within the JHMRI Core Insectary Facility under the direct supervision of facility director Dr. Conor McMeniman. The hire will work as part of a team and will be responsible for the mass production and quality control of mosquito colonies required to support JHMRI research operations, including downstream malaria parasite infection and mosquito transgenesis. This position will involve some light lifting, working in a warm and humid environment, and standing for prolonged periods while performing insect husbandry.
The Sr. Research Specialist II makes intellectual contributions in a specialized scientific laboratory or a core facility utilizing sophisticated instrumentation, e.g. flow cytometry, high throughput genetics, x-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, peptide synthesizer, high-performance liquid chromatography. The Sr. Research Specialist II uses specialized scientific knowledge and experience to make decisions, trains/guides other laboratory personnel, and provides simple to complex troubleshooting.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, design and manage specialized projects and/or instrumentation, and coordinates own objectives.
- Utilize specialized knowledge to set up and run sophisticated instrumentation and interpret results.
- Act as consultant to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research objectives.
- Collaborate in development of new protocols and uses of equipment.
- Advise investigators on experimental design and research methods.
- Co-author/author publications.
- Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts and manuscripts.
- Provide significant input to research design and data collection and interpretation based on advanced knowledge/ understanding of activity.
- Independently perform research assays specific to the research laboratory interests.
- Collaborate with other lab personnel, managers, and faculty investigators.
- Independently develop protocol and criteria.
- Make decisions regarding research projects that may require assessment, revision of objectives, or altering scientific direction.
- Consider resources and laboratory priorities when making decision.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above
- Mass rearing and handling of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes to support core facility operations.
- Protocol optimization for mosquito mass rearing.
- Small animal handling for mosquito colony maintenance.
- Support mosquito transgenesis activities using embryonic microinjection.
- Maintain facility operations in compliance with all institutional and USDA guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- Five years of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree with related graduate research.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with husbandry of mosquitoes or other insects under ACL2 and/or ACL3 containment.
- Experience working with mice.
- Experience with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and/or aseptic technique.
- Some experience with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning).
- Some experience with insect transgenesis protocols (e.g. embryonic microinjection).
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Developing
- Experimental Design and Execution - Developing
- Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing
- Project Management - Developing
- Protocol Development and Optimization - Developing
- Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Developing
- Scientific Writing - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Sr. Research Specialist II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Core Facility Sr. Research Specialist II (Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm and responding to lab alerts and facility emergencies during weekends, as needed.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.
Background Checks
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Vaccine Requirements
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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon 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.
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