Research Technologist (Surgery)

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

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

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.

This position is in an academic laboratory in the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, studying cancer immunology and developing new cancer immunotherapies to benefit patients. The Research Technologist will process human blood/tissue specimens and conduct cell culture, immuno-assays and flow cytometry. The Research Technologist will carry out experiments under the supervision of senior staff and contribute to general maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Classified Title: Research Technologist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Sur Breast/Melanoma   
Personnel area: School of Medicine