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Research Technologist

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 1, 2020

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The Department of Anesthesiology Research is seeking aResearch Technologist. This position supports various research programs which have expanded signficantly. This position would also support Basic and Translational Pain Research within the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM). Applicants should have experienceworking with animals in a research environment.Position assists with the technical aspects of laboratory studies and experiments including documentation and preparation of materials, performing physiological studies on animals, administering agents and conducting molecular work designed to pain research.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor:

  • Perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. Will be trained prior to work with supervision and guidance from the principal investigators of the group.
  • Operate lab computer, knowledge of basic software applications including spreadsheets with Excel. Maintains complete and organized records/reports.
  • Use of image analysis software to analyze images of tissue sections.
  • Techniques of interest include anyof the followings, but are not limited to, maintaining transgenic mouse colony and genotyping, basic animal surgery technique in rodents (e.g., nerve ligation, catheter implantation), behavioral pharmacology (drug delivery), animal behavioral testing techniques related to pain, addiction and anxiety, cell culture, western blot, real-time PCR, immunocytochemistry, Ca2+ imaging and other cell imaging techniques.
  • Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures. Keeps laboratory and surgical recovery areas clean and orderly.
  • Following approved experimental protocols, health records need to be maintained in accordance with AALAC guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field. Some related post-undergraduate work experience in laboratory research or veterinary medicine preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in working with experimental animal models.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques. A basic understanding of theory behind the experiments is needed. Work requires applying basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.

Physical Requirements:

No allergy to live animals (rodent).

Sitting, standing and walking for extended period. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s). Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or laboratory/ clinical environment.

Classified Title: Research Technologist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range:ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range:$15 - $19.44/Hour; Commensurate with experience
Employee Group:Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus
Department Name:Anesthesiology Research
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.

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School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus


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
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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