Research Technologist

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, USA
USD 15.7-26.25 / hour
Posted on May 1, 2025

The Johns Hopkins University Department of Physiology is seeking a Research Technologist who will work with a team that includes graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The Research Technologist will have an opportunity to run an independent research project as well as be involved in other projects by assisting with experiments.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use basic scientific methods, procedures and techniques.
  • Apply working knowledge of theory behind experiments and apply basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects.
  • Identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.
  • Follow established procedures or protocols and utilize aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic tissue culture, cell separation methods, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques.
  • May utilize in vivo models in experiments.
  • Collect data and monitor data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation of research results, as required by research protocol.
  • Recommend revisions to experimental methods based upon observations of the data.
  • Monitor inventory levels, order materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, count orders upon receipt.


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 HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
  • Experience with basic lab methods, such as making chemical solutions, histological techniques and molecular techniques.
  • Experience with molecular biology experiments.
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture.


Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Phys Lab Technical Services
Personnel area: School of Medicine