Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee (Pathology)
Johns Hopkins University
Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee (Pathology)
Johns Hopkins University
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Baltimore, Maryland
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The trainee will develop laboratory skills in immunogenetics, including HLA molecular typing, flow cytometry, and various DNA technologies under the supervision of a manager. They are responsible for maintaining quality control, operating laboratory instrumentation, and performing meticulous data entry and record keeping.
Qualifications
We are seeking an Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee to develop skills in areas such as lymphocyte isolation, HLA typing, and DNA technologies. A Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, or a related field is required. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and meticulous record-keeping, ideal for a detail-oriented individual.
Job Description
The Pathology Department is seeking an Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee who works under the direct supervision of a laboratory manager and/or bench supervisor. The trainee will develop skills in one or more areas in the laboratory and receive the necessary training to advance to a technologist role.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop laboratory skills in the following areas: lymphocyte isolation and purification, Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecular typing, DNA technologies including rSSO, RT-PCR, NGS, and TGS, flow cytometry crossmatch, Luminex-based assays, deceased donor on-call training.
- Genotype families.
- Prepare reagents accurately.
- Maintain quality control of reagents and equipment.
- Operate and troubleshoot liquid handling robotics, flow cytometers, Luminex instruments, liquid nitrogen freezers.
- Perform computer data entry.
- Tabulate, analyze, and report issues.
- Perform meticulous record keeping.
- Learn to troubleshoot problems when they arise during technical procedures.
- Learn to teach techniques and underlying principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, or related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Related post-undergraduate work experience.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee - Awareness
- Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness
- Molecular Biology Techniques - Awareness
- Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Awareness
- Record Keeping - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee (Pathology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Pat Transfusion Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
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