Under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and senior laboratory personnel, the Part-Time Research Technologist will support research in human stem cell biology and neurodegenerative disease. The incumbent will use established protocols to assist with experiments involving human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiated neural or vascular cell models; collect and organize experimental data; and maintain accurate laboratory records. The position requires basic scientific knowledge, careful attention to detail, and prompt communication of technical problems. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively to support reliable, reproducible laboratory research.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and use aseptic technique to maintain mammalian cell cultures, including human iPSCs and differentiated neural, glial, or vascular cell models.
• Perform routine molecular and cellular assays, which may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR or qPCR, protein preparation, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting, ELISA, microscopy, and image-based analysis.
• Assist with sample preparation, data collection, basic quantitative analysis, and organization of results. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely experimental records in accordance with laboratory and institutional standards.
• Prepare reagents and media; label, organize, and track biological samples; monitor inventory; and assist with ordering and receiving laboratory materials in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing shared work areas, monitoring equipment, and supporting compliance with biosafety and research procedures.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and training, communicate progress or technical problems promptly, and perform other related duties as assigned.
• 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.

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

• Previous laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture, stem cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related area. Experience with aseptic technique, microscopy, immunostaining, PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, or ELISA is desirable.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
• Prior biosafety, human-subjects research, or laboratory safety training is desirable but not required; required institutional training will be provided.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow detailed protocols and work safely with biological materials; strong organizational, time-management, documentation, and problem-solving skills; careful attention to detail; effective oral and written communication; reliability in maintaining an agreed part-time schedule; and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

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

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 ($21,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.);
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM ICE Neuroregeneration
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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Under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and senior laboratory personnel, the Part-Time Research Technologist will support research in human stem cell biology and neurodegenerative disease. The incumbent will use established protocols to assist with experiments involving human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiated neural or vascular cell models; collect and organize experimental data; and maintain accurate laboratory records. The position requires basic scientific knowledge, careful attention to detail, and prompt communication of technical problems. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively to support reliable, reproducible laboratory research.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and use aseptic technique to maintain mammalian cell cultures, including human iPSCs and differentiated neural, glial, or vascular cell models.
• Perform routine molecular and cellular assays, which may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR or qPCR, protein preparation, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting, ELISA, microscopy, and image-based analysis.
• Assist with sample preparation, data collection, basic quantitative analysis, and organization of results. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely experimental records in accordance with laboratory and institutional standards.
• Prepare reagents and media; label, organize, and track biological samples; monitor inventory; and assist with ordering and receiving laboratory materials in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing shared work areas, monitoring equipment, and supporting compliance with biosafety and research procedures.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and training, communicate progress or technical problems promptly, and perform other related duties as assigned.
• 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.

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

• Previous laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture, stem cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related area. Experience with aseptic technique, microscopy, immunostaining, PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, or ELISA is desirable.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
• Prior biosafety, human-subjects research, or laboratory safety training is desirable but not required; required institutional training will be provided.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow detailed protocols and work safely with biological materials; strong organizational, time-management, documentation, and problem-solving skills; careful attention to detail; effective oral and written communication; reliability in maintaining an agreed part-time schedule; and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

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

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 ($21,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.);
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM ICE Neuroregeneration
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm