translational cancer immunology research using primary patient-derived human samples and mouse models of hepatobiliary cancer. The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Tissue culture, Culture and maintain primary cells and cell
lines using sterile technique.
- Perform in vitro assays to assess cellular responses and use
gene editing techniques to generate transgenic cellular
models.
- Maintain animal colonies and participate in mouse experiments
including tumor implantation, tumor growth measurement, and
harvesting of tumor and immune tissue.
- Perform immunological assays including flow cytometry, ELISA,
and ELISPOT.
- Data analysis and interpretation: Analyze experimental data
using statistical methods and relevant software tools, such as
GraphPad, and FlowJo.
- Routine lab maintenance: Maintain lab equipment, reagent
stocks, and necessary records.
- 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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to
the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY ($44,824 targeted;
Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri /8:30a - 5p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Cancer Immunology/GI Clinical Re
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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pre-employment background check.
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