Research Technologist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 17, 2021
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Performs microbiology and
molecular biology based tests specific to
projects.
Performs microbiology and
sample processing as required by specific
studies.
Responsible for routine
laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions, reagents following
standard laboratory formulas and procedures and ordering
supplies.
Prepares sterile media
such as agar in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing
bacterial cultures. Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating
lab experiments.
Prepares, cleans,
sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and
instruments used in research experiments.
This position may involve
traveling to other countries for short periods for capacity
building, training lab personnel and implementing the laboratory
methods specific to projects.
Uses universal safety
precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous
materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
Complies with
biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of
potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or
radiation sources in the workplace.
Completes annual
university biohazard/universal precaution/radiation safety
training, as appropriate.
Carries out duties and
responsibilities with limited supervision.
Makes decisions and
establishes work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented
operations.
Supervise Work study
students if recruited.
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Master’s degree in
biology, health sciences or related field. At least 2 years
relevant laboratory experience.
Experience and knowledge
in basic microbiology, molecular microbiology and some experience
working in laboratory is mandatory.
Experience and knowledge
in molecular biology. Experience in enteric microbiology and basic
knowledge in tissue cultures. Experience in DNA isolation,
conventional and quantitative PCR, primer design, data management
and analysis using statistical software.
Experience working in
small laboratory and skills in basic laboratory methods. Experience
with enteric microbiology, and ELISA.
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Pipetting or pipet skills
are required.
Skills with Microsoft
Access, Word and Excel, and graphing software.
Ability in statistical
data analysis.
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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.Sitting in a normal seated
position for extended periods of time.Occasionally lifting,
carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. or less.
Classified
Title:Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range:ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range:$14.14 - $19.44/Hour; Commensurate
with experience
Employee Group:Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Occassional
weekends
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:School of Public Health, East Baltimore
Campus
Department Name: Global Disease Epidemiology and
Control
Personnel
Area:School of Public Health
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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Employer
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Law
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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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