Research Technologist

CHEManager International; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Research Technologist to oversee laboratory operations for the Community Science Initiative focused on environmental justice. This role involves working closely with communities to study health impacts from industrial activities, requiring strong scientific methodology skills and a background in Biology or Chemistry.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field required.
• Post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory and field equipment for environmental testing.
• Maintain records of quality assurance and control.
• Perform environmental field sampling and data collection.

Skills

Air sampling

Water sampling

Sediment/soil testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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We are seeking a Research Technologist to manage daily operations of laboratory and field research needs of the Community Science and Innovation for Environmental Justice (CSI EJ) Initiative. The CSI EJ initiative supports and develops scientific, technical, and community-based participatory research (CBPR) capacity that responds to community-identified concerns with disproportionate and adverse environmental exposure and health concerns of industrial food animal production (IFAP) and other industrial (e.g., fossil fuels, petrochemicals, landfills, wastewater treatment) facilities. The primary focus of the CSI EJ Initiative is working in partnership with communities living at the fenceline of such industrial facilities to perform measurements of disproportionate and adverse exposure and health effects. This position will support research projects to investigate environmental and occupational exposures to air pollutants (particulate matter [PM], gases [ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, methane, carbon dioxide], and microbial pathogens and relate exposures to human health outcomes. Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques, particularly in industrial hygiene and atmospheric sciences; though training will be provided, previous experience and a profound understanding of theory behind experiments to perform data analysis and troubleshoot situations that need special attention with a substantial degree of independence are highly preferred.

*Specific Duties & Responsibilities*

• Operate basic and advanced laboratory equipment, including environmental (water, air, sediment/soil) quality testing, settled dust testing, air sensors, air monitoring, and air sampling equipment, incubator, spectrophotometer, laminar flow hood, and other basic lab equipment.
• Complete performance verification, calibration, and technical specification testing of environmental monitoring equipment in laboratory and field settings
• Maintain detailed records of quality assurance and quality control for laboratory and field sampling and analyses of samples.
• Record and analyze results, organize data, perform basic computations, and develop reports and summaries of analyses.
• Maintain relationships with community partners, including through oral and written communications.
• Perform environmental field sampling and collect health outcome data as part of exposure and epidemiologic studies.
  
  

Other Responsibilities Include

• Contribute to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and make adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrations, performance verification.
• Monitor inventory levels, order materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and maintain records.
• Skills required: air, water and sediment/soil sampling and testing.
  
  

*Minimum Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
  
  

Classified Title: Research Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($43,160 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: Environmental Health and Engineering

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/](https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/)

Job Description

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.
  
  

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the [JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion](https://diversity.jhu.edu/roadmap-on-diversity-and-inclusion/).

*Accommodation Information*

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]). For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit [accessibility.jhu.edu](http://accessibility.jhu.edu).

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/) and all other JHU applicants should visit [https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/](https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/).

*The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.*

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Newspaper Publishing

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