Core Facility Technologist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 25, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.
We are seeking aCore Facility
Technologist who is responsible for various tasks including
preparing kits; delivering prepared kits to the outpatient oncology
clinics, the Central Processing Core (CPC) and other locations on
campus; assisting with shipment receipt and inventory
management.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- With supervision, prepares
study/visit-specific specimen collection kits and completes
requisition forms for subject visits based on core facility
procedures and study-specific instructions (SCI).
- Understands and uses the electronic
inventory/barcode system to record prepared or destroyed kits and
supplies.
- Helps receive, organize and maintain the kit
and supplies inventories, including breaking down expired kits and
sorting recycled supplies.
- Transports kits to outpatient oncology
clinics, Central Processing Core and other locations on
campus.
- Picks up kits or materials from other
departments on campus for transport to the Central Kit
facility.
- May assist with training of new
staff.
- Gains problem solving skills through
progressive training, understanding of the core facility
activities, of clinical research, and experience.
- Understands the role of senior team members
and accepts constructive guidance.
- Increases own skill base and knowledge of
clinical research and relevant core facility
services.
- Identifies and resolves common problems
involved in core facility services.
- Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
- High School Diploma/GED or AA degree with some science coursework and laboratory experience performing relevant techniques may substitute for education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
- Certificate from technical institute or internship experience preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Good oral and written communication
skills.
- Extremely attentive to detail; able to
discriminate between multiple similar
tubes/vials.
- Legible handwriting, including the ability
to write neatly on small labels.
- Able to read small print on tube/vial
labels.
- Reliability in attendance, punctual;
foresight in planning time off in cooperation with other team
members.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift boxes weighing
up to 25 lbs and walk moderate distances while pushing a
cart.
- Comfortable using a step stool and reaching above shoulder height.
Classified Title: Core Facility
Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($43,160
Budgeted, commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 830a - 500p
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Specimen Accessioning and
Bank
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.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, theJHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
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 Talent Acquisition Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visitaccessibility.jhu.edu.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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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