We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform research laboratory experiments by following common protocols independently or with instructions.
• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques, methods and assays used in the lab, with an emphasis on those directly relevant to assigned projects.
• Design, set-up and execute experiments, including appropriate controls.
• Collect measurements, analyze data and store data following established laboratory procedures.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook following established laboratory policies.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine assays.
• Apply problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
• Increase skill and knowledge base of assays, research conducted in the lab and relevant background material.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
• Test, clean, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, autoclaving, preparing solutions and other routine duties, as assigned.

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.

• 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.

• Some related undergraduate or post-undergraduate laboratory work experience in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and/or microscopy.
• Experience in computational biology and code-based analysis platforms.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($36,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM MBG Molecular Biology and Genetics   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) was founded in 1876 as the nation's first research university, dedicated to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. JHU is the largest private employer in Baltimore and Maryland, making a large economic impact in the city and state. We enroll more than 30,000 full- and part-time students across ten academic divisions, offering in-person and remote learning in over 400 programs. Not only are we located in Baltimore, but we also have a presence in Washington, D.C.

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