Research Assistant 2 - Neurogenetics Research
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a science-related field such as biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or physics.
- Previous laboratory training and experience in any field of science is required.
- Assist the principal investigator with scientific studies elucidating cellular mechanisms of neural network dysfunction in genetic models of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Read and understand scientific literature, carry out experiments, plan experiments, analyze data, draft manuscripts, and present research findings.
- Perform tissue culture experiments using induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural cells.
- Use fluorescent in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, calcium imaging, and multielectrode array recording methods.
- Conduct experiments in rodents using surgical techniques, post-operative care, behavioral studies, and euthanasia in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee-approved protocols and the Guide for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals.
- Manage the colony of transgenic mice, obtain samples for genotyping, maintain accurate genotype and breeding records, and manage the supply of breeders and mice required for experiments.
- Use computerized microscopy and image analysis systems to collect experimental data and analyze data with statistics packages such as R and GraphPad Prism.
- Design and plan experiments in coordination with the principal investigator using the listed and other methods.
- Work cooperatively with others in the laboratory to carry out collaborative research.
- Experience in MATLAB, R, and Python is preferred.
- Training in animal surgical techniques, electroencephalography placement, and post-operative care is preferred.
- Two years of experience with tissue culture and molecular biology is preferred.
About the company
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal system through patient care, education, research, and professional training. It uses an interdisciplinary treatment approach where multiple specialists work together to create individualized plans, offering neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units as well as more than 55 outpatient clinics and several home, community, and school programs. It differs from many providers by pairing medical care with education and community services under one umbrella, strengthened by its Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. The goal is to improve quality of life for these individuals through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Founded
1937
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What believers are saying
- On August 21, 2026, Kennedy Krieger posted new AI autism screening research with Penn Engineering.
- The institute won a $4 million NIH grant for toddler autism brain-imaging research in 2026.
- CDC funded its fellowship expansion with $7.5 million, strengthening workforce training in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Dr. John Campo stepped down September 2026, leaving pediatric psychiatry leadership in transition.
- A WARN filing cut 26 workers in Baltimore and Windsor Mill effective August 7, 2026.
- If Johns Hopkins support weakens, Kennedy Krieger loses referrals, faculty, and research leverage quickly.
What makes Kennedy Krieger unique
- Johns Hopkins affiliate Kennedy Krieger treats rare pediatric neurologic, developmental, and spinal disorders across 55 clinics.
- Its interdisciplinary model spans inpatient rehabilitation, schools, home services, and specialized outpatient care.
- Kennedy Krieger leads national autism screening, wearable brain imaging, and epilepsy-sleep research in 2026.
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Health Insurance
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Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Student Loan Assistance
Training Programs
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
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12%Nov. 6: Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Healthcare Ethics Committee Network Ethics Conference. August 24, 2026 The Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Healthcare Ethics Committee Network (MHECN) are jointly hosting an Ethics Conference from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The live, interactive virtual workshop is intended for clinical social workers, ethics consultants, ethics committee members, care coordinators, behavioral health clinicians, and health care professionals involved in ethics consultation or documentation. The keynote speaker will be Steve O'Neill, LICSW, BCD, JD, director of behavioral health, OpenNotes Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, who is a longtime faculty member of the Harvard Medical School and Simmons University School of Social Work. MHECN is a membership organization, established by the Health Law Program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.
Kennedy Krieger Institute has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers in Maryland for 2025, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this recognition.
Catherine Chu, MD, MA, MMSc, has been named Vice President of Child Neurology of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and will also serve as Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurology and the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
This year, Baltimore Choral Arts is partnering with the Kennedy Krieger Institute to hold a Christmas toy drive at the concert.
Kennedy Krieger Institute's has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.