Research Technologist (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following established protocols. This role focuses on applying basic science knowledge to learn lab techniques and contribute to ongoing schizophrenia research at the Psychiatry Schizophrenia Center.

You will run tests, collect data, maintain equipment, and assist with training staff in standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• Equivalency may substitute for education/experience per JHU rules.
• Commitment to following established laboratory protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments by following established protocols.
• Learn techniques using basic science knowledge.
• Run lab tests and record measurements.
• Identify and resolve issues in routine assays.
• Maintain and prepare standard lab equipment.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and techniques.
• Set up experiments based on defined standards.
• Collect data for project milestones.

Skills

Data Collection

Measurement

Experimental Preparation

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Laboratory Techniques

Laboratory Troubleshooting

Oral and Written Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Psychiatry Schizophrenia Center 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 or with instruction.
• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques/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, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning 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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Technical Skills And 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
• The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Technologist

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

Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY ($37,700 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Psy Schizophrenia Center

Personnel area: School of Medicine