Description

We are seeking acasual Research Technologist who will assist the Division of Endocrinology.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests using techniques including cell culture, real-time PCR and Western blots.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments and keeps records for these activities.
• Prepare solutions and reagents following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Analyze and interpret results, summarize, and report data to the principal investigator and other collaborators as well as present findings in laboratory meetings with a view toward further refinement of research goals with input from colleagues.
• Use sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments.
• Prepare, clean, sterilize, and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in research experiments.
• Use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials.
• Comply with biohazard safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents in the workplace.

Special Skills/Knowledge

• General knowledge in tissue culture techniques, RNA and protein preparations, Western blot and real-time PCR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge in the preparation of solutions and reagents.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($17.20 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10- 15 hours
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM DOM Bay Endocrinology
Personnel area: School of Medicine