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Posted: 29-Aug-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 110730-en_US
The Biology Dept. is seeking a Research Technologist who will work in an established laboratory investigating epigenetic mechanisms in regulating animal development using molecular biology, genetics and cell biology techniques in both cultured cells/tissues/organoids and using in vivo animal models.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- After entry-level training under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or a laboratory supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for performing laboratory tasks and completing routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.
- This role will be supporting experiments which will involve culturing and crossing fruit flies and C. elegans, propagation of bacterial/cell/tissue culture, plasmid constructions, gel electrophoresis, immunohistochemically staining of cells and tissue, and dissections of tissues.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific work area.
- Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.
- Completes annual university biohazard/universal precaution safety training, as appropriate.
Physical Requirements
- Near vision to see objects clearly within 20 inches.
- Sharp focus to adjust vision when doing close work that changes in distance from eyes.
- Full spectrum vision to identify and distinguish color.
- Work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard and forceps.
- Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands, but without finger dexterity.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move about.
- Occasional lifting, carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. or less.
- Occasional pushing, pulling objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
- Biohazardous conditions such as the risk of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals may be present in this work environment which mandate attention to safety considerations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of laboratory experience performing relevant techniques, through class work in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology and/or genetics.
- Additional relevant laboratory experience acquired through research activities is very desirable.
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($30,225 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Biology
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
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