Research Technologist

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

122017

Job Family

Research

Job Subfamily

Lab Research

Job Function

Research

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

Mon - Fri /8:30a - 5p

Worksite

04-MD:School of Medicine Campus

Work Modality

On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

Dr. Mark Yarchoan and Dr. Vincent Lam are seeking to hire a Research Technologist with a BS/BA in Biology or Chemistry/Biochemistry or similar field with interests in immunology. The laboratories investigates immune-based approaches and neoantigen vaccination for prevention of acquired resistant advanced ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer. Under the supervision of Dr. Yarchoan and Dr. Lam, and the laboratory manager, individuals filling this position will participate in a wide range of translational cancer immunology research using primary patient-derived human samples and mouse models of hepatobiliary cancer. The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and/or research laboratory experiments by following common protocols independently or with instructions.
• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab.
• Gain problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
• Run lab tests and complete measurements.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine assays.
• Increase skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant assays.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
• Set-up experiments based on defined standards.
• Collect project data.
• Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, clean equipment.
• Tissue culture, Culture and maintain primary cells and cell lines using sterile technique.
• Perform in vitro assays to assess cellular responses and use gene editing techniques to generate transgenic cellular models.
• Maintain animal colonies and participate in mouse experiments including tumor implantation, tumor growth measurement, and harvesting of tumor and immune tissue.
• Perform immunological assays including flow cytometry, ELISA, and ELISPOT.
• Data analysis and interpretation: Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and relevant software tools, such as GraphPad, and FlowJo.
• Routine lab maintenance: Maintain lab equipment, reagent stocks, and necessary records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Technologist

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

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon - Fri /8:30a - 5p

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Onc Cancer Immunology/GI Clinical Re

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.

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.

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