Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee (Pathology)
Johns Hopkins University
Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee (Pathology)
Johns Hopkins University
Posted 2 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. They are responsible for maintaining quality control, troubleshooting laboratory equipment, and performing meticulous record keeping.
Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, or a related field. You will develop laboratory skills in areas like HLA molecular typing, DNA technologies, and flow cytometry, with a focus on meticulous record keeping and troubleshooting.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Lymphocyte isolation and purification
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecular typing
DNA technologies
RSSO
RT-PCR
NGS
TGS
Flow cytometry
Luminex-based assays
Liquid handling robotics
Data Management and Analysis
Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving
Molecular Biology Techniques
Reagent Preparation and Quality Control
Record Keeping
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
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-5:00pm
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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