Research Technologist

The Cancer Genomics Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Department of Oncology is seeking applicants for a Research Technologist position in the Division of Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics. The Lab studies cancer genomics, liquid biopsy approaches for detection of cancer, and early detection of cancer with the goal of translating research from bench to bedside. The Research Technologist will work under the supervision of a faculty investigator or postdoctoral fellow and will be responsible for laboratory maintenance and molecular biology experiments to support the ongoing projects in the lab. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with excellent work ethic and organizational skills. A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related field is required and prior experience in biomedical laboratory research is preferred. This position is fully funded.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining laboratory equipment, stocks, and supplies
• Tracking and accessioning orders
• Managing supply and reagent stocks
• Preparing laboratory solutions and reagents
• Coordinating biospecimen retrieval and accessioning
• Organizing sample and clinical data databases
• Conducting clinical chart review
• Following established procedures and protocols to support lab projects
• Implementing basic understanding of theory behind experiments to carry out protocols and identify and trouble-shoot obstacles
• Performing molecular biology experiments
• DNA extraction from biospecimens including plasma, buffy coat, and tumor tissue
• Library preparation for next-generation sequencing
• Nucleic acid quantification

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivation and an interest in biomedical careers
• Microsoft office proficiency, especially Excel

* Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior biomedical laboratory research experience
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience
• Enthusiasm, reliability, and dedication
• Ability to learn new computer skills and applications quickly

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am- 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Cancer Biology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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