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.

• 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