Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university. The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Perform clinical and/or research laboratory experiments by following common protocols independently or with instructions. Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab. Gain problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience. Run lab tests and complete measurements. Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine assays. Increase skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant 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, monitor inventory of supplies, clean equipment. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Some related post-undergraduate work experience Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency Data Collection and Measurement

• Awareness Experimental Preparation
• Awareness Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
• Awareness Laboratory Techniques and Assays
• Awareness Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving
• Awareness Oral and Written Communications
• Awareness The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

This position is in an academic laboratory in the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, studying cancer immunology and developing new cancer immunotherapies to benefit patients. The Research Technologist will process human blood/tissue specimens and conduct cell culture, immuno-assays and flow cytometry. The Research Technologist will carry out experiments under the supervision of senior staff and contribute to general maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Classified Title:

Research Technologist Role/Level/Range:

ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range:

$16.10

• $26.

90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

M-F FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Location:

School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Sur Breast/Melanoma Personnel area: School of Medicine 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.

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