Research Technologist (DOM Infectious Disease) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Technologist to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves laboratory tasks such as processing blood samples and conducting routine assays. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess strong laboratory skills. This position offers a full-time schedule with a starting salary range of $15.70 - $26.25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of research methodologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process whole blood into research samples following established protocols.
• Communicate with study teams and maintain inventory.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Aseptic techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures for the processing of blood.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures or protocols and utilize aseptic techniques to process whole blood into research samples and potentially perform viral immunology experiments.
• Completes basic blood separation and processing, which includes receipt and organization, and archiving of various samples.
• Communicate with internal/external study teams, monitor and maintenance of inventories derived from these efforts, and pull aliquots from freezers to satisfy researchers' requests for various study samples.
• 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, operate, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, and clean equipment.

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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience.
• Prior basic/clinical research experience.

Classified Title: Research Technologist

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

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate with exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday -Friday 10am-6pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM DOM Infectious Disease

Personnel area: School of Medicine