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Requisition ID:  118332

Research Technologist

The Andrew Lab (https://andrewlab.cellbio.jhmi.edu/) seeks a Research Technologist with experience in Drosophila husbandry, immunostaining, microscopy, and molecular biology to join our group in the Department of Cell Biology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We study early organ formation in Drosophila, with a focus on the salivary glands, tracheae, and germ cells.


This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking an immersive lab experience in biomedical research before pursuing a PhD or MD. The technologist will work directly with the principle investigator on a project focused on a transcription factor expressed in the early salivary gland that orchestrates the earliest steps of epithelial tube formation. Responsibilities primarily include contributing to experimental design, execution, analysis, and preparation of data for publication. Additional duties include preparing shared reagents, fly stock maintenance, and helping undergraduates and new students learn basic lab operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and excited to support discovery in a collaborative and curiosity-driven environment.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Advance studies on the role of the Drop transcription factor in Drosophila salivary gland invagination using immunostaining, classical Drosophila genetics, confocal imaging of fixed and live tissues.
  • Maintain accurate detailed electronic or hard copy lab notebook of findings as well as electronic files of images associated with the project.
  • Prepare and aliquot stock solutions, buffers, and other routine reagents following standardized protocols.
  • Receive and organize lab orders.
  • Help optimize and document lab protocols and experimental workflow.
  • Operate and maintain common laboratory equipment (centrifuges, pH meters, thermocyclers, microscopes, cryostats).
  • Participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars; contribute to scientific discussions.
  • Collaborate with and support trainees, including assisting with onboarding and training in standard techniques.
  • Communicate clearly with team members to ensure smooth coordination of shared resources and timelines.
  • Comply with formal and informal institutional and group safety and reproducibility policies and practices.
  • Carry out duties and responsibilities with initiative and limited supervision after training.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous hands-on research experience (6 months or more) in an academic or industry setting.
  • Experience with molecular cloning, PCR, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry.
  • Comfortable with standard and confocal imaging.
  • Courses in molecular, cell and developmental biology.
  • Experience maintaining lab stocks, databases, or supply chains in a research setting.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Technologist  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($41,600 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA 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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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
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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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