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The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Research Technologist who will work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor. This role is responsible for performing routine analyses and tests on animal or human fluids and/or tissue. Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience. Uses basic understanding of theory behind experiments and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Under initial supervision of the faculty investigator the research technologist performs biological experiments.
• This individual will have independent projects and may be included as a co-author of publications resulting from his or her work in the laboratory.
• Specific techniques used include cell and tissue culture, PCR, DNA extraction and analysis, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry and immunostaining.
• Applicants must be familiar with the operation of basic laboratory equipment and with sterile technique.
• In consultation with a supervisor, an experienced technologist will perform, evaluate and troubleshoot methods as necessary, prepare solutions and reagents following standard procedures and keep an organized lab notebook.
• Meet at least weekly with principal investigator to report on research and laboratory status.

Special Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Able to efficiently use Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Ability to learn new computer skills and applications quickly including how to install software, firmware, and manipulate hardware/peripherals.
• Must be able to efficiently and proactively communicate with supervisors and coworkers, manipulate small and large test tubes, flasks and pipettes, move some moderately-large equipment and boxes, type quickly, write nimbly and legibly, see very well at a short distance, communicate clearly by phone, move within the building and around campus, and work at the bench (and sometimes at a microscope with micromanipulator, etc.) for extended periods.

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

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

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: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Neuro Sur Pediatrics 
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.

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