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Job Req ID:  112749

Research Technologist

We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual with an interest in biomedical research to work in the field of biology and disease of the retina as a Research Technologist. Specifically, our lab studies the role of the transcription factor, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), in ocular disease. In the eye, HIF dysregulation leads to increased expression of gene products that promote angiogenesis and vascular permeability. However, HIF modulates the expression of hundreds of genes that are also essential for adaptive responses regulating vascular remodeling, cellular metabolism, as well as the response of cells to oxidative stress. The balance between HIF regulation and dysregulation can play a protective or harmful role, respectively, in ocular disease. Our lab investigates the role of HIF and HIF-regulated gene products in the pathophysiology of ischemic retinopathies (e.g., diabetic eye disease, retinal vein occlusions, and sickle cell retinopathy), retinal degenerations (e.g., dry and wet age-related macular degeneration), and ocular tumors (e.g., uveal melanoma) with the goal of identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of these vision-threatening diseases.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Under the general supervision of the principal investigator and other laboratory personnel, the successful applicant will be responsible for performing experimental analyses on fresh, fixed or cultured human and mouse retinal tissues or cells.
  • He/she will follow established procedures or protocols to utilize basic cellular and molecular biology methods, such an immunohistochemistry, quantitative real-time PCR, tissue cultures, and cell transfection.
  • The projects will involve transgenic mice, and therefore require maintenance of mouse lines by breeding and PCR genotyping.
  • The successful applicant is expected to maintain clear written records and be able to design and carryout experiments independently.
  • He/she will also be encouraged to contribute to the planning and writing of any relevant publications.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
  • Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques in cellular and molecular biology.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Some relevant post-undergraduate work experience in the field of cellular and molecular biology.
  • Experience in mouse breeding and genotyping.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Technologist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($48,620 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10003003-SOM Oph Retina Service 
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.

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