Research Technologist (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Job Details
The Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is searching for a Research Technologist for the BioMEMS Laboratory. The Research Technologist will perform hands-on laboratory tasks and complete nucleic acid and microbiological assays following common or established protocols and procedures. These efforts will contribute to the development of microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostics for bloodstream infections under a NIH-funded project.
The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes 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.
In addition to the above duties
- Following common protocols or with instruction and guidance, design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments for the development and validation of nucleic acid and microbiological assays.
- Collect, analyze, and report experimental results to graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows.
- Following established protocols or with instruction and guidance, contribute to the development and validation of nucleic acid and microbiological assays implemented in microfluidic devices.
- Apply science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab.
- Gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
- Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and biosafety practices at the BSL 2 level.
- Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment.
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
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
- B.S. or M.S. in microbiology, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Extensive experience with working in BSL 2 laboratories, including safe handling of blood samples and infectious materials.
- Extensive experience with microbiological assays (e.g., culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing).
- Extensive experience with molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR).
- Experience designing, fabricating, and testing microfluidic devices and platforms (e.g., cleanroom microfabrication, laser cutting, thermoforming, 3D printing) and in microscopy-based characterization.
- Experience in data analysis and computational tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
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