Research Technologist

The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a Research Technologist who will be performing lab managerial activities and gaining research experience for a scientific career in the biomedical/engineering field.

The successful candidate will need to have basic molecular biology techniques for plasmid construction and PCR, which will enable the technician to perform basic lab responsibilities and also contribute to research in the lab. The successful candidate will then have the opportunity to contribute to an independent research project, which would likely involve work with mouse models of infection, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, plate reader-based assays ,molecular biology and basic tissue culture techniques.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following established lab protocols and procedures.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
• Gain scientific skills through constructive guidance: problem solving skills through progressive training, ability to interpret results, increase personal skill set through knowledge of lab research and relevant assays, written and oral communication skills.
• Present and discuss results with the faculty investigator and other lab members.
• Attend and participate in lab meetings and joint lab meetings.

• Biohazardous shipment training through JHU.
• Laboratory dishwashing, sterilizing laboratory supplies, and bacteriological media preparation.
• Preparation of standard laboratory solutions, media, and reagents following standard laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Monitor inventory of general laboratory supplies and place orders when needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.

• Prior laboratory experience at the undergraduate or post-undergraduate level including PCR, ELISA, and molecular biology such as plasmid constructs.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($53,040 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

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 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.

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