Job Description

The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) is seeking a Research Assistant within the Mind Brain Institute who will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, and support neuroscience research projects involving neurophysiological and behavioral study in non-human primates.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing specialized and routine procedures.
• Acclimation and behavioral training of non-human primates (NHPs).
• Assisting during aseptic surgeries for surgical implantation and recording implants in NHPs.
• Neurophysiological recordings with high-density probes.
• Analyze behavioral and neurophysiological data, including spike sorting.
• Acclimation and behavioral training of non-human primates (NHP).
• Prepare and assist in aseptic surgeries for implantation of surgical and recording implants in NHP.
• Assist during neurophysiological recording experiments with silicone probes
• Perform the analysis of behavioral and neurophysiological data.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows-based word processing, internet, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and under direct supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse research staff and with confidential materials.
• Ability to follow protocols, policies, and procedures and respond appropriately when presented with novel situations.
• Demonstrated excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $23.75 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours vary
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Homewood Campus
Department name: Mind Brain Institute
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

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: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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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