Research Technologist (Ophthalmology)

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

This position is responsible for supporting daily operations within a zebrafish research facility, performing specialized animal husbandry, and maintaining recirculating aquatic life-support systems to support ongoing scientific research.

• Daily Zebrafish Husbandry & Care - Manage daily feeding protocols (artemia/dry diet), perform health monitoring, and oversee tank spawning, embryo collection, and larval rearing
• Colony & Transgenic Line Tracking - Assist with tracking genetic lines, updating colony databases, and ensuring compliance with IACUC and animal care standards.
• Aquatic System Maintenance - Operate and maintain recirculating aquatic housing systems, including monitoring water quality parameters (pH, conductivity, temperature, ammonia), replacing filter media, and cleaning tanks.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and/or research laboratory experiments by following common protocols independently or with instructions.
• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab.
• Gain problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
• Run lab tests and complete measurements.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine assays.
• Increase skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant assays.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
• Set-up experiments based on defined standards.
• Collect project data.
• Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, clean equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 post-undergraduate work experience.
• Experience working in a zebrafish (or aquatic species) research facility, including hands-on experience with animal care, live feed culture, and water chemistry monitoring.

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.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($23.63/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: Ophthalmology
Personnel area: School of Medicine