Research Technologist

The laboratory of Jonathan Coulter, PhD, MHS is seeking a driven Research Technologist to play a role in a variety of projects ongoing in the laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to have a basic set of research laboratory skills with the interest in developing and becoming proficient in a large repertoire of research techniques. The position will report to Dr. Coulter on a day-to-day basis.

Utilizing standard procedures and developed laboratory protocols, the position will be required to run lab tests and complete measurements as assigned. With direction from Dr. Coulter and assistance from other lab members as necessary, the research technologist will be expected to set-up experiments based on defined standards, the collection of project data, analyzing and interpreting results, making conclusions based on the collected data, and designing follow-up experiments. The position will require the use of basic scientific knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab and/or new techniques/methods. While many aspects of the position’s duties will utilize standard laboratory tasks and/or the completion routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures, some of the ongoing projects in the lab are currently developing new techniques or ways to use current technology in our research. Additionally, they will be expected to gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.

The research technologist will also play a role in experiments/projects that utilize animal models. This role will include both project specific animal procedures as well as assisting with maintaining the lab’s own mouse colonies. Any required training for this aspect of the job will be provided by the laboratory or through resources available at the University.

As a staff member of the research team, the position may also be asked to prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment, and/or ordering of research/laboratory supplies. An interest in helping train and direct students in the laboratory for rotations or summer projects is highly desired, though not required.

The laboratory is part of a team of collaborating scientists in numerous departments, and seeks to leverage this collective expertise to make an impact on understanding and treating cancers. Therefore, the research technologist will play an important role in the Coulter Laboratory, but will also work within a greater team of highly collaborative and engaging physicians and researchers.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.
• Uses basic science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab.
• Gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience. Run lab tests and complete measurements assigned.
• Identify and resolves common problems involved in routine research assays.
• Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.
• Set-up experiments based on defined standards. Collect project data. Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment.
• Maintains manual of procedures for study/studies.
• Will be tasked to assist in studies involving small animal models.
• May be tasked to help in the acquisition and initial processing of clinical samples
• Ordering supplies and equipment internal and external to the University
• Maintaining safety compliance
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding organizational skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail skills required.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, and effectively prioritize each.
• Requires outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.

*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

• Related post-undergraduate work experience will be viewed favorably.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Working Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.40 - $25.50 (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday/8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10003206-SOM Uro Urology Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**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.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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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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