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We are seeking a Research Technologist who will investigate the cellular and genetic processes that govern behavior. The primary duties and responsibilities of the employee will include: using C. elegans as a model organism, contributing to general lab maintenance, feeding and maintaining spiders, preparing stock solutions, buffers and media, generating recombinant DNA constructs, maintaining lab databases of reagents (strains, plasmids, antibodies etc.), managing supplies, ordering consumables, maintaining records, and upholding safety regulations.

The general nature or purpose of the job

• The research technologist will set up and perform experiments studying the contribution of neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and endorcines in specific neurons to behavior in C. elegans.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities 

• Independent research: The technologist will conduct his/her own independent research project and also collaborate with other members of the lab in their research projects.
• Lab management duties:
• Supervising undergraduates and contributing to the making of lab stock reagents including worm plates, LB plates, buffers and media.
• Maintaining and organizing lab strains, bacterial clones, and other common lab reagent collections.
• Feeding and maintaining spider population.
• Managing supplies, ordering consumables and maintaining records, and upholding safety regulations.

Machines and/or Equipment used on the job

• Materials, machines and/or equipment used on the job include E. coli liquid culture, tissue culture, autoclaves, thermocyclers, balances, pH meters, centrifuges, electrophoresis system, dissecting microscopes, and compound microscopes.

Computer or other Special Needs for the position

• Excellent organizational skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• The technician should be competent in Excel, Powerpoint (or Keynote), Word, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

• Previous experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, spider biology, and worm genetics is strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00-$20.40-$25.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/37.5 hrs 
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.

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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