The Johns Hopkins University is hiring: Medical Illustrator in Baltimore

Overview

We are seeking a Medical Illustrator who will provide detailed illustrations and animations for training materials, job aids, teaching tools, courses and web-based courseware systems. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Gynecologic Oncology seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Research Associate/Medical Illustrator. In this role, you will collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians in the area of ovarian cancer prevention as well as in gynecologic oncology to create high-quality visual representations and illustrations of complex medical and scientific concepts. Your artistic expertise and scientific knowledge will be crucial in advancing a nationally coordinated public health strategy for ovarian cancer prevention.

Vaccine and health-related policies The organization has vaccine and health-related policy statements included in the description. See the full posting for details on requirements, exceptions, and current practices related to COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as well as related accommodations and eligibility.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce medical illustrations, including medical procedures, anatomy, medical products and devices.
• Deliver effective and accurate illustrations for all types of publications.
• Create drawings for teaching and research purposes.
• Utilize advanced biomedical knowledge and technical expertise to create scientifically accurate visuals.
• Research scientific and medical reference materials.
• Coordinate with instructional designers, technical writers, and multimedia staff on image, animation, and audio needs.
• Apply principles of universal design, with attention to shading and contrast, color, text size and legibility, and labeling of parts in figures to improve accessibility and Section 508 compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Manage and maintain program communications platforms, including the website.
• Contribute to educational outreach initiatives by creating visually engaging materials for public events, conferences, and workshops that enhance scientific communication and community engagement. Coordinate with the development team to support philanthropy and donor engagement efforts.
• Develop educational and outreach materials, including infographics, posters, and digital content, to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse professional, patient, and public audiences.
• Collaborate with the director and researcher collaborators to translate experimental findings and scientific objectives into visually compelling figures and graphics for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Support project management efforts for the Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology and intramural/extramural collaborators to advance a nationally coordinated public health campaign for ovarian cancer prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical or Scientific Illustration, Clinical Photography, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education, as permitted by the Johns Hopkins equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration.
• Advanced experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical illustration, graphic design, or visual communication in a healthcare or scientific context.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and ability to accurately represent complex medical concepts visually.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and 3D modeling software (e.g., Cinema 4D, ZBrush).
• Familiarity with scientific research methodologies.
• Experience engaging with patients, clinicians, and healthcare teams.
• Familiarity with web-based content management and basic website updates.
• Experience working in an academic medical center or similar environment.
• Passion for advancing public health and promoting equitable cancer prevention.

Technical Skills and Proficiency

• Accessibility Standards - Intermediate
• Concept Art - Intermediate
• Creative Tool Proficiency - Intermediate
• Editing - Intermediate
• Graphic Design - Intermediate
• Medical and Biological Knowledge - Intermediate
• Medical Research - Intermediate
• Needs Assessment - Intermediate
• Project Management - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Medical Illustrator

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB

Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually ($78,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM OB GYN Gynecologic Oncology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards and Policies

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 depend on factors including location, skills, experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting 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. If permitted, equivalencies follow the JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education.

Applicants Completing Studies: Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter may be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks: The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins supports hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, and a prior criminal history does not automatically preclude employment. The university will review details on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodation Information: If you require assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, contact the Talent Acquisition Office. For TTY, call Maryland Relay or 711. For more information on accommodations or accessibility, visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements: Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine policy varies by location; however, the School of Medicine requires full vaccination with FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines and proof of vaccination for SOM positions. See the links provided for SOM and general JHU vaccine information.

The pre-employment physical and other health-related provisions may apply depending on campus and role, including documentation of immune status against certain diseases and required vaccinations as part of a clinical or research setting.