"Research Technologist (Oncology)"

Job Details

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

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform a range of assays and experiments specific to an area of research, requiring a good understanding of the work of the lab. They may make contributions to various aspects of research efforts or include some routine troubleshooting, independent decisions and training/guidance of other lab personnel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and run set of experiments after discussion with investigator. Work may include making protocol modifications within the parameters set by investigator.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. reading controls, evaluate results.
• Order equipment and supplies, interface with vendors.
• Use scientific knowledge and lab experience to evaluate whether component parts of experiments are working as they should. Works independently.
• Teach/train students, and new technicians in the lab. May facilitate problem solving for entry-level lab members on day-to-day problems with more challenging research assays.
• May participates in protocol development, efficiency, and productivity. Assists in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Apply published research methods to current experimental work by investigating published protocols and discussing them with PI.
• May contribute to writing manuscripts and grants by writing up methodology sections. Process analyzed data into figures for scientific publications.
• Perform other related duties as requested

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

• Laboratory experience performing relevant techniques.
• Experience with, or willingness to conduct, mouse work/mouse surgery as needed.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Technologist (Oncology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($19-20.40/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 8:30a - 5p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10002940-SOM Onc Cancer Immunology/GI Clinical Re
Personnel area: School of Medicine