Research Technologist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 21, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
The person in this positionmust:-
Assist in
the collection of clinical samples at the point of collection,
including the endoscopy clinic, Drug Development Unit clinic,
etc.
Prepare
biological samples for tissue explant or biochemical
analysis.
Participate in the development and maintenance of
biological techniques, including cell culture and infectivity
assays.
Prepare
biological samples for analysis by mass spectrometry using
established laboratory protocols.
Prepare
biological samples for analysis using other laboratory
instrumentation, including radioisotopic measurement/gamma counting
and high-performance liquid
chromatography.
Maintain
an up-to-date laboratory notebook with careful and accurate
recording of daily laboratory duties.
Will be
capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in
the planning of experiments, execution of research protocols, as
well as the evaluation and interpretation of the
results.
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Will be
able to receive and QC incoming biological
specimens.
Provide
general laboratory support, including general upkeep of laboratory
(centrifuges, pipettes, etc.) and storage (freezers, refrigerators,
etc.) equipment.
Utilize
prior experience and comply with biohazard/radiation safety
standards through proper handling and storage of hazardous chemical
and biological agents, and radiation sources in the
laboratory.
Follow the
practices of the lab, with regards to maintenance of notebook,
nomenclature for labeling datasets, and storage of laboratory
documents in the appropriate areas (ie. shared server
folders).
Participate in the planning of experiments, execution
of research protocols, as well as the evaluation and interpretation
of results.
Participate in general laboratory duties, including
the general upkeep of laboratory (centrifuges, pipettes, etc.) and
storage (freezers, refrigerators, etc.)
equipment.
Interpret
and analyze data for large sample sets for network and non-network
studies.
Enter
network study data into the Laboratory Data Management System
(LDMS) and report to the appropriate
groups.
Cross-validate existing LC-MS/MS methods onto
multiple instruments to increase
efficiency.
Capable of
performing minor troubleshooting and maintenance of LC-MS/MS
instruments.
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Experience
using universal safety precautions to protect self and
co-workers.
Able to
follow and adhere to existing Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP).
Able to
adhere to schedules and protocols.
Able to
plan experiments and evaluate/interpret
results.
Assist in
drafting or revising SOPs.
Must be
able to communicate with others in the lab, to seek help, make
suggestions and express ideas as
necessary.
Proficiency working with computers and various
software applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Word, the World Wide Web and electronic
mail.
Complete
annual university biohazard/universal precaution/radiation safety
training.
Monitor
equipment performance, and may perform routine maintenance or
repairs.
Adhere to
biohazard/radiation safety standards for the proper handling and
disposal of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents
and/or radiation sources in the
workplace.
Able to
work as part of a research team.
Must be
able to work night time and weekend
hours.
Must be
able to take responsibility for completing tasks within specified
timeframes.
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Will have
knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices necessary to
conduct the work described above and an awareness of the role and
importance of the position within the CPAL its potential impact on
the working unit.
Will be
responsible for one’s own work.
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Exercise
professional judgment and assume responsibility for own decisions,
actions, results and consequences.
-
Reports to
the Associate Director or Director of the
CPAL.
Will be
responsible for one’s own work.
Will be
responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory
areas.
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The person
in this position will be expected to exchange complex and detailed
information in an appropriate manner requiring strong oral and
written communication skills.
The person
in this position must be willing to seek guidance in a timely
fashion when uncertain regarding duties or
assignments.
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BS/BA in
biochemistry, analytical chemistry, chemistry, molecular biology or
comparable biological or physical science
area.
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1-2 years
in a comparable laboratory with experience in general laboratory
techniques, particularly protein precipitation and liquid
chromatography-mass spectrometric
methods.
Demonstrated organizational and time management
skills with a high degree of attention to
detail.
Ability to
manage multiple and competing priorities.
Proficiency working with computers and various
software applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Word, the World Wide Web and electronic
mail.
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Work
produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and
quality.
Work
environment may include areas of unpleasant extremes of odor and
temperature (cold or heat).
Biohazardous conditions such as the risk of radiation
exposure, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic
chemicals or infectious agents such as HIV may be present in this
work environment and mandate attention to safety
considerations.
Near
vision to see objects clearly within 20
inches.
Sharp
focus to adjust vision when doing close work that changes in
distance from eyes.
Full
spectrum vision to identify and distinguish
color.
Finger
dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than
with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a
keyboard.
Handling
by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with
the hand or hands, but without finger
dexterity.
Occasionally lifting, carrying objects weighing 20
lbs. or less.
Classified Title:Research
Technologist
Working Title: Research
Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range:$14.14-$19.44 per hour
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pm/40 hours
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 33-MD:Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: 10002806-SOM DOM Clinical Pharmacology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until
filled.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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