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We are seeking a Research Technologist who will be responsible for independently performing molecular, immunologic, and cell culture experiments in a research laboratory and contribute to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies. The Research Technologist will work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor studying immune responses to a variety of viruses including hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus, respiratory syncytial virus, and SARS-CoV-2.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes an aseptic technique to process whole blood into research samples and potentially perform viral immunology experiments.

• Completes basic blood separation and processing which includes receipt and organization of various samples from multiple cohorts spread across the JHM system.

• Effective communication with internal/external study team.

• Monitoring and maintenance of inventories and pulling aliquots from freezers to satisfy researchers requests for various study samples.

• Collects, organizes, and maintains accurate data records with excellent attention to detail.

• Operates lab computers for data entry.

• Use standard Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

• Monitors inventory of lab materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Attends laboratory meetings with team physicians and scientists to discuss the specific scientific questions addressed in the laboratory and their potential application to improving patient care.

• Performs various biological assays to explore mechanisms influencing viral outcome and infectivity: nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, ELISA, cell culture, transfection, molecular cloning, Western blotting, sequencing, flow cytometry, in vitro viral infection, Luciferase assay, etc.

• Operates basic laboratory equipment: centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood. May also utilize sophisticated instrumentation such as flow cytometer, thermal cycler, plate washer/reader, pipettes, and luminometer.

• Maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrating, and alignment.

• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience

• Prior research experience

Classified Title: Research Technologist

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Technologist

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

Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 hourly ($43,680 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: SOM DOM Infectious Disease

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.