Research Technologist

Colorado State University, Health Network; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network is seeking a Research Technologist to contribute to various research projects in microbiology and molecular biology. The successful candidate will assist with laboratory experiments, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and is well-suited for individuals seeking to advance their career in research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
• Experience with lab methods such as chemical solutions and molecular techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research to elucidate molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, perform genetic and microbiological techniques.
• Comply with biohazard safety standards and maintain accurate lab records.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Data entry

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will work with a team that includes other technicians, undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to an independent research project, contributing to other projects by assisting with experiments and general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in research to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis.
• Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, light microscope, and/or biosafety cabinets; perform standard procedures for standard laboratory assays; perform aseptic technique effectively.
• Performs standard genetic, microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, and biochemical techniques such as PCR, cloning, bacterial and cell culture, growth assays, western analysis, as well as performs quantitative analyses and other functional assays directly related to the research project.
• Collect and record data according to established protocols and maintain accurate up-to-date records.
• The employee will be expected to acquire a level of knowledge to properly execute experiments and analyze results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment; prepare solutions, reagents, and media following defined laboratory protocols; order materials and supplies, catalog, and store by established procedures.
• Operate lab computers for data entry and maintain complete and up-to-date strain, reagent, and chemical lists.
• Exchange data and other information in an appropriate manner that requires good oral and written communication skills.
• Promote a collaborative, cooperative work environment.
• Comply with biohazard safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents in the workplace and complete annual university biohazard safety training, as appropriate.
• Identify and report problems in completing routine lab procedures.

Note - The work environment may include areas of unpleasant cold and biohazardous conditions such as the risk of fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biosafety level 2 biological agents and/or reagents which mandate considerations and attention to following approved, biosafety protocols and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with basic lab methods, such as making chemical solutions, aseptic technique, and molecular techniques.

• Experience with bacterial culture and genetics

• Experience with lipid biochemistry

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($37,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 5/40
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Bio Chem Biological Chemistry
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
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 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
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.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. 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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon 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.

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