Research Technologist (Cell Biology)

Johns Hopkins University

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Baltimore, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform clinical and research laboratory experiments and routine assays following established protocols. Maintain laboratory equipment, monitor supply inventory, and train users on standard equipment operation.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, with awareness in key technical skills such as data collection, experimental preparation, and laboratory techniques and assays. You are expected to learn and apply lab techniques independently, identify and resolve common experimental problems, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Data Collection and Measurement

Experimental Preparation

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Laboratory Techniques and Assays

Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving

Oral and Written Communications

Job Description

The Padmanaban lab is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical and/or research laboratory experiments by following common protocols independently or with instructions.
  • Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab.
  • Gain problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
  • Run lab tests and complete measurements.
  • Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine assays.
  • Increase skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant assays.
  • Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
  • Set-up experiments based on defined standards.
  • Collect project data.
  • Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
  • Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, clean equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Data Collection and Measurement - Awareness
  • Experimental Preparation - Awareness
  • Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness
  • Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Awareness
  • Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness
  • Oral and Written Communications - Awareness


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Classified Title: Research Technologist  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($38,000 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 Cell Bio Cell Biology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University was the first university in the Western Hemisphere based on the European research institution, with a mission both to teach and to advance human knowledge through discovery. Its establishment revolutionized U.S. higher education. Today, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in education, research and patient care. It ranks first among U.S. universities in winning federal research and development funds.
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