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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

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.