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We are seeking a Research Technologist. After entry-level training under the general supervision of the faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor, the Research Technologist will be primarily responsible for processing blood products from various studies directed towards HIV and COVID basic science research. The qualified candidate must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office applications, with particular familiarity with Excel preferred. A keen attention to detail will assist with the maintenance of accurate data records.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform blood processing in support of the activities of the lab.

• Performs basic blood separation and processing which includes, receipt and organization of various samples from multiple cohorts spread across the JHM system, effective communication with internal/external study teams, labeling of storage vessels (tubes/boxes, etc), monitoring and maintenance of inventories derived from these efforts, and pulling aliquots from freezers to satisfy researcher's request for various study samples.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment including but not limited to: serological and micropipettes, centrifuges, analytical balances, light microscopes, and laminar flow hoods. 
• Monitors general lab inventory levels and orders materials/supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures. Confirms order accuracy upon receipt.
• Potential exists to learn how to support various studies through sample testing utilizing assays such as ELISAs and quantitative PCR. These assays utilize sophisticated instrumentation such as plate washers, plate readers, and thermal cyclers, for which training on how to operate these instruments will be provided. Maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrating, alignment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.

• Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
  

• Some related undergraduate work experience preferred but not required.

Classified Title: Research Technologist  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.40/hr (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Infectious Disease
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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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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