Research Technologist
Johns Hopkins University
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See open jobs at Johns Hopkins University.See open jobs similar to "Research Technologist" AnitaB.org.The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is looking for a Research Technologist who will perform routine lab processes and follow routine protocols under close supervision. The position will be dedicated to routine laboratory work, such as generation and testing of laboratory reagents, organization, maintenance and ordering of stocks. In addition, working with laboratory mice, maintaining mouse colonies, weaning cages, mouse genotyping, bleeding of mice and necropsies to assist with experiments. Will assist with experiments, such as sample preparation and analysis.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Routine laboratory work (50% activity) includes preparing solutions and media following standard formulas and procedures, maintaining stocks and organizing fridges and freezers, including maintaining data sheets for stocks, preparing drug stocks, ordering of supplies.
- Laboratory maintenance includes maintaining lab organization, arranging for repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and complying with biohazard safety standards.
- Mouse colony handling and oversight (35% effort), genetic screen of transgenic mice, set up breeders and wean. Keep mouse colony size according to laboratory needs
- Flow cytometry (15% activity). Mouse necropsy, preparation of mouse tissue, staining and running of flow cytometry panels.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- Additional education may substitute for required the experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, or equivalent coursework, and more than 1 year of mouse handling work.
- Prior lab research experience at the graduate level and/or beyond.
- Prior experience working with mice, and/or molecular biology desirable.
- Experience with flow cytometry.
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Starting Salary Range: $15.70-$26.25 HRLY ($23.25 Targeted; Commensurate w/exp)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm, but Flexible based on weekly experiments
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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