Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee (Pathology)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Pathology Department is seeking an Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee who works under the direct supervision of a laboratory manager and/or bench supervisor. The trainee will develop skills in one or more areas in the laboratory and receive the necessary training to advance to a technologist role.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory skills in the following areas: lymphocyte isolation and purification, Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecular typing, DNA technologies including RSSO, RT-PCR, NGS, and TGS, flow cytometry crossmatch, Luminex-based assays, deceased donor on-call training.
• Genotype families.
• Prepare reagents accurately.
• Maintain quality control of reagents and equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot liquid handling robotics, flow cytometers, Luminex instruments, liquid nitrogen freezers.
• Perform computer data entry.
• Tabulate, analyze, and report issues.
• Perform meticulous record keeping.
• Learn to troubleshoot problems when they arise during technical procedures.
• Learn to teach techniques and underlying principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, 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

• Related post-undergraduate work experience.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee - Awareness
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness
• Molecular Biology Techniques - Awareness
• Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Awareness
• Record Keeping - Awareness

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