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Requisition ID:  116392

Research Technologist

The Ray Lab (https://arjaraylab.com) is seeking a motivated, organized, and collaborative Research Technologist with interests in immunology/cancer to join our growing team in the Department of Cell Biology. In the Ray lab, we study the effects of tumor microenvironments on the regulation of CD8 T cell function. CD8 T cells are the primary cells responsible for cancer cell killing and the target of most immunotherapies for cancer. We use genetically engineered mouse models, advanced multi-parametric flow cytometry, live imaging and other spatial techniques, along with in vitro engineered models to study these critical determinants of anti-tumor immunity. New members will be joining a welcoming and collaborative environment, focused on building a rigorous team to tackle the next-generation problems in cancer immunology.


In this position, you will learn and apply cutting-edge immunology, cell biology and imaging techniques to answer specific research questions related to tumor immunology under the direct guidance of Dr. Ray. As part of our nascent team, you will have the unique opportunity to work in a close-knit group and gain personal hands-on guidance, as well as opportunities for open-ended growth with your project(s). In this context, we expect new recruits to gain sufficient expertise and make contributions to be co-authors on the lab’s first publications. The experience with these research projects and lab management will be developed with your future ambitions in mind– including pursuing graduate studies in biomedical sciences/engineering or medical school.


The Research Technologist will play a formative role in the early stages of lab setup and management. These duties include, but may not be limited to, ordering equipment and supplies, receiving shipments, setting up and maintaining equipment, and monitoring inventories. If you have a solid base in scientific thinking (e.g. a bachelor’s in sciences/engineering), are enthusiastic about research (with or without formal experience), have good communication skills, and enjoy working in a team, we encourage you to apply.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and run experiments, from simple PCRs to complex readouts of tumor immune profiling involving many steps. Dr. Ray will facilitate your learning and growth as an experimentalist starting at your current level of experience.
  • Prepare reagents, materials for running of these experiments. These include ordering, preparing and organizing stock reagents and consumables.
  • Curate, analyze and present data. Resources and training will be provided directly by Dr. Ray and the team to develop these crucial skills.
  • Careful record keeping in accordance with scientific standards. These include lab notebooks and lab inventory/SOPs/Ethics and Safe Use Compliance documents.
  • Gain expertise in running day-to-day equipment and materials necessary for experimental readouts/basic lab upkeep. These include tissue culture hoods, centrifuges, pH meters, analytical balances, fluorescent antibodies, thermocyclers, basic flow cytometers, etc...
  • Aid in training other lab members on day-to-day routine lab techniques and procedures
  • Basic mouse handling including tagging, ear punching, genotyping and harvesting organs for downstream analysis.
  • Opportunities to train and use high-end research equipment such as fluorescence microscopes, high-end flow cytometers, cryostats.
  • Opportunities to learn advanced mouse experimental techniques such as tumor injections and monitoring, mouse injections etc.


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biological/Chemical Sciences or Engineering.
  • At least 6 months of undergraduate or postgraduate research experience.
  • Experience with tissue culture/microscopy/flow cytometry/tumor studies.
  • Working knowledge of immunology.
  • Basic coding skills.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($35,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Cell Bio Cell Biology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.

Background Checks
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.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. 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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. 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 upon 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.
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