Research Technologist (Cell Biology)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,628 - 36,162; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Research Technologist at the School of Medicine Campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves performing laboratory tasks and conducting routine assays while following standard protocols. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and have awareness of various lab techniques.

The salary range is $15.70 - $26.25 per hour, with a target of $38,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related education may substitute for experience.
• Awareness in several laboratory techniques and data collection is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols.
• Train others on equipment operation and routine lab techniques.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Data Collection and Measurement

Experimental Preparation

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Laboratory Techniques and Assays

Laboratory Troubleshooting

Oral and Written Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Padmanaban lab is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and complete 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.

Salary range: $15.70 - $26.25 per hour ($38,000 targeted; commensurate with experience).

Location: School of Medicine Campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Important legal information: http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm