After entry-level training under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor, we are seeking a Research Technologist who will be responsible for performing both routine assays and experimental techniques in the study of hepatitis B virus and the immune system in a research laboratory. Additional responsibilities will include contributing to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic techniques to perform experiments associated with molecular biology, immunology, serology and/or virology.

• Perform routine molecular biology assays to explore mechanisms influencing viral outcome and infectivity; LCM (laser capture microdissection), nucleic acid extractions and purifications, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, droplet digital PCR, sequencing, etc.

• Rigorous documentation of experimental planning, experimental methods, and experimental results updated on a daily basis. Responsible for the operation of lab computers for data entry. Maintain accurate data records and laboratory notebook.

• Monitoring and maintaining a large inventory of human tissue specimens and nucleic acid samples. Requires excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Maintains accurate data records.

• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, scintillation counter, spectrophotometer, light microscope, plate washer and/or utilize biological safety cabinet. This person may also utilize sophisticated instrumentation such as flow cytometer, spectrophotometer, luminometer, thermal cycler, light cycler, droplet generator, LCM, etc.

• Maintains and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrating, and alignment. Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures counts orders upon receipt.

• Additional responsibilities related to the daily laboratory operations will be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory undergraduate work experience in molecular biology is preferred.

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience is preferred.

• Basic Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Classified Title: Research Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($43,160 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM ID Hepatitis Center

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.