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Job Req ID:  112737

Research Technologist

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform research on Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Studies address the role of mitochondrial dysfunction, cigarette smoke, oxidative stress on the retina and retinal pigmented epithelium in mouse models, tissue culture, and human histopathologic tissue. The candidate must be capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating and interpreting results. Uses scientific knowledge and lab experience to make judgments and decisions.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the mouse smoking chamber.
  • Provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.
  • May be assigned an independent project and might participate in the creation of manuscripts.
  • Work collaboratively or independently using techniques that include tissue culture, molecular biology assays (real-time PCR, RNA sequencing, Western blot analysis, ELISA, proteomics etc.), immunohistochemistry, and confocal and electron microscopy.
  • Develop protocols for PI approval, and design experimental approaches to research projects.
  • May train and advise students and assist them in problem-solving and with more challenging research assays.
  • Make scientific contributions to protocol development, efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborate in development of new techniques and instruments.
  • Responsible for laboratory inventory and ordering of supplies.
  • Responsible for managing mouse colony and genotyping.
  • Use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials.
  • Comply with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace. Carry out duties and responsibilities independently.
  • Makes decisions and establish work priorities with minimal input from supervisor.
  • Routinely communicates with laboratory colleagues and with supervisor.
  • Will communicate with external departments such as Radiation Safety, Health, Safety and Environment, and with external vendors.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in cell biology, biochemistry or molecular biology.
  • Must be familiar with tissue culture or sterile technique and have experience with microscopes.
  • Must be able and willing to work with laboratory mice and rats.
  • Must be familiar with standard computer software including Word, Excel and Photoshop.

 

 

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 
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.

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.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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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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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