Research Technologist

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Technologist to join their dynamic team in the Department of Neurology. This exciting role involves conducting cutting-edge research on peripheral neuropathies, utilizing both in vitro and animal models. You will have the opportunity to independently pursue new projects while collaborating with a talented group of researchers. Responsibilities include performing a variety of laboratory techniques, managing transgenic mouse colonies, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations. If you are passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and eager to contribute to impactful research, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field required.
• Experience in biological research laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and manage transgenic mouse colonies.
• Assist with ordering supplies and attend lab meetings.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Animal Handling

PCR

Immunofluorescence

Molecular Biology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Imaris

Confocal Microscopy

Job description

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Technologist for the laboratory of Dr. Ahmet Hoke. Dr. Hoke's laboratory studies the pathogenesis of peripheral neuropathies using in vitro and animal models of diabetes and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. The individual in this position will be able to independently pursue new projects as well as work collaboratively with the other members of the lab, including Principal Investigators, post-docs, graduate students, and other technicians on ongoing projects. In addition to performing laboratory experiments, ongoing responsibilities will include the management of several transgenic mouse colonies and assisting with laboratory operations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures or protocols and utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
• Follow procedures/protocols that may require basic tissue culture collection including both rodent and human stem cells, rodent behavioral and electrophysiological studies, rodent surgery, genotyping, and/or cell separation methods.
• Perform laboratory methods/techniques associated with protein, lipid or carbohydrate biochemistry or molecular biology such as purifications; quantitative and qualitative analyses, and localizations, as well as other functional and enzymatic assays.
• Perform experimental procedures including cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and quantitative analysis using Imaris, in situ hybridization, genotyping, PCR, qPCR, and other molecular biology techniques as required by the experiment.
• Management of several transgenic mouse colonies.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager with ordering laboratory supplies.
• Attend required laboratory meetings.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform specific laboratory techniques: basic animal handling/breeding (mice), genotyping by PCR, basic mouse surgeries/perfusions, tissue sectioning, and immunofluorescence.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in biological research laboratory, particularly using specific techniques listed above.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position.

Applicants Completing Studies
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.

Background Checks
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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