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The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Technologist who will after entry-level training and under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor will be responsible for independently performing routine tests in a research laboratory. The Research Technologist will contribute to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies.

Specific, Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform experiments.
• These may require basic tissue culture, and/or cell separation methods, and laboratory methods/techniques associated with protein, lipid or carbohydrate biochemistry or molecular biology such as: purifications; quantitative and qualitative analyses, and localizations; as well as other functional and enzymatic assays.

• May also perform recombinant DNA library construction; screening, isolation and mapping clones; oligonucleotide hybridization; plasmid subcloning, and/or screening DNA libraries.

• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, scintillation counter, spectrophotometer, light microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood. May perform specific analyses using techniques such as column chromatography, affinity chromatography for protein purification, and/or ELISA's.
• Operates lab computers for data entry.
  

• May utilize in vivo models in experiments. Following experimental protocols, monitors animals and maintains health records in accordance with USDA and AALAC guidelines. Sacrifices and dissects animal remains as required.
• Prepares tissue for study utilizing histochemical techniques.

• Maintains accurate data records. Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.

• Completes annual university biohazard/universal precaution/radiation safety training, as appropriate.

• Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments.
• Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Scope of Responsibility

• Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area.
• Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.

Decision Making

• Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented operations.

Communication

• Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
• Biohazardous conditions such as the risk of radiation exposure, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals may be present in this work environment which mandate attention to safety considerations.

• 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.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

• Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands, but without finger dexterity.

• Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. or less
• Occasionally pushing, pulling objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines achieved through undergraduate studies, and laboratory experience gained through class work: Biology, Biochemistry, and/or Genetics.

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
• Relevant laboratory experience acquired through extracurricular activities or summer employment is very desirable.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Working Title: Research Technologist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.40 - $25.50 hourly (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: 5 days/40 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: IBBS  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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