Career Center
Posted: 02-Mar-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 108026-en_US
The Spangler Lab wishes to recruit qualified individuals to support our groups research, which is focused on applying structure-guided biomolecular engineering to develop novel platforms for the design of protein therapeutics to treat immune diseases such as cancer, chronic infection, and autoimmune disorders (www.spanglerlab.jhu.edu). We are seeking a Research Technologist who will be trained in cutting edge technologies in protein biochemistry, structural biophysics, molecular evolution, and translational immunology, have access to state-of-the-art resources and equipment, and contribute to high-impact research at the interface of engineering and medicine.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Direction of research projects under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and senior lab members.
- Protocol development and assay design.
- Critical analysis of data.
- Identification and troubleshooting of situations requiring special attention.
- Lab management and organization.
- Purchasing, operating, and maintaining lab equipment and supplies.
- Weekly presentation of results to the lab.
- Design of figures and preparation of text for reports and publications.
- Protein expression and characterization.
- X-Ray crystallography.
- Molecular biology/cloning.
- Molecular evolution (Yeast and phage display platforms).
- Culture of primary cells and established cell lines.
- Cell-based activity studies (Flow cytometry, western blotting, ELISA).
- Animal models of immune disease.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
- Relevant research experience in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and biophysics is preferred.
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: 37.5
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engrg
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:
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**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.
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