Career Center
Posted: 14-Feb-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 107800-en_US
Our laboratory is looking for a collaborative and motivated Research Technologist to join our dynamic team that is focused on identifying the role that the sugar O-GlcNAc plays in mediating cell survival decisions in models of oxidative stress and ischemic injury. Successful candidates will receive training enabling them to work independently to support the goals of the laboratory (ordering, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance), contribute to projects within the laboratory, and to support the training program Immersive Training in the Glycosciences (calendar maintenance, reagent preparation, organizational activities).
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Follow established procedures and protocols.
- Maintain laboratory inventories and order reagents.
- Operate lab computers for data entry and maintain accurate data records.
- Will use universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
- Prepare laboratory reagents.
- Manage equipment maintenance.
- Maintain and update calendars.
- Engage in organizational and teaching activities for Immersive Training in the Glycociences.
- Participate in collaborative projects using techniques that will include: 1) Propagation of bacteria; 2) Preparation of DNA; 3) Mammalian cell culture; 4) Protein purification; and 5) SDS-Page and Immunoblotting.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pH meter, analytical balance, scintillation counter, spectrophotometer, fluorescence or luminescence spectrophotometer, light microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood.
*This project may utilize in vivo models in experiments. It will be critical that the successful candidate following experimental protocols, monitors animals, and maintains health records in accordance with USDA and AALAC guidelines. This project may require animal sacrifices and dissection. The successful candidate will comply with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace. Such work will include completion of annual university biohazard/universal precaution/radiation safety training.
Scope of Responsibility
- Knows the informal policies, procedures, and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.
Decision Making
- Participate in collaborative projects using techniques that will include: 1) Propagation of bacteria; 2) Preparation of DNA; 3) Mammalian cell culture; 4) Protein purification; and 5) SDS-Page and Immunoblotting.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pH meter, analytical balance, scintillation counter, spectrophotometer, fluorescence or luminescence spectrophotometer, light microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood.
- This project may utilize in vivo models in experiments. It will be critical that the successful candidate following experimental protocols, monitors animals, and maintains health records in accordance with USDA and AALAC guidelines. This project may require animal sacrifices and dissection.
- The successful candidate will comply with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace. Such work will include completion of annual university biohazard/universal precaution/radiation safety training.
- Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision. Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented operations.
Communication
- Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
- Ideal candidates will have working knowledge or one or more of the following disciplines achieved through undergraduate studies, and laboratory experience: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and/or molecular biology.
- Experience within the field of glycobiology and/or protein purification.
- Relevant laboratory experience acquired through extracurricular activities or summer employment.
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.00-$20.40-$25.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 5 days/40 hrs
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: BiolChem Fac/Staff
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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