Research Technologist

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Posted
Apr 07, 2021
Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time

General Summary/Purpose:

The laboratory of Jamie Spangler (Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering) in the Translational Tissue Engineering Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Technologist to help manage daily operations and support research in molecular immunoengineering.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

The Spangler Lab wishes to recruit qualified individuals to support our group’s research, which is focused on applying structure-guided biomolecular engineering to develop novel platforms for the design of protein therapeutics to treat immune diseases such as cancer, chronic infection, and autoimmune disorders (www.spanglerlab.jhu.edu). The Research Technologist will be trained in cutting edge technologies in protein biochemistry, structural biophysics, molecular evolution, and translational immunology, have access to state-of-the-art resources and equipment, and contribute to high-impact research at the interface of engineering and medicine.

Primary duties and responsibilities of the job will include:

  • Direction of research projects under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and senior lab members
  • Protocol development and assay design
  • Critical analysis of data
  • Identification and troubleshooting of situations requiring special attention
  • Lab management and organization
  • Purchasing, operating, and maintaining lab equipment and supplies
  • Weekly presentation of results to the lab
  • Design of figures and preparation of text for reports and publications

The work will involve a wide range of techniques including:

  • Protein expression and characterization
  • X-Ray crystallography
  • Molecular biology/cloning
  • Molecular evolution (Yeast and phage display platforms)
  • Culture of primary cells and established cell lines
  • Cell-based activity studies (Flow cytometry, western blotting, ELISA)
  • Animal models of immune disease

Many department laboratories operate 24/7 with schedules on day, evening, or night shift. Rotating schedules may include weekend work and holiday assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, biology, chemistry or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
  • Relevant research experience in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and biophysics is preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • The successful candidate will be proficient in best lab practices, exhibit strong communication and management skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Classified title: Research Technologist

Working title: Research Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP 37.5/E/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $14.14- $19.44 (commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Fulltime

Employee Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday –8:30am-5:00pm 37.5hrs/Wk

Location: School of Medicine Campus – Baltimore, MD

Department name:10001486-Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engrg

Personnel area (School): WSE – Whiting School of Engineering

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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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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