Research Technologist - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
The Johns Hopkins University Department of Physiology is seeking a Research Technologist who will work with a team that includes other technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor, requires working knowledge of applicable laboratory procedures, tests, techniques and terminology. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to conducting experiments, collecting and summarizing data, and providing proper laboratory/study subject care. May repair research equipment and/or maintain research facility.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience.
- Working knowledge of theory behind experiments and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.
- Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic tissue culture, mouse work, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques.
- Collects data and monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. Maintains appropriate documentation of research results, as required by research protocol. Recommends revisions to experimental methods based upon observations of the data.
- Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- On a regular and continuous basis, exercises independent judgment.
- Assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs and quality of service both within and external to the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some related post-undergraduate work experience in a comparable laboratory, or a significant independent research project, not related to normal course requirements.
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ???????SOM Phys Lab Technical Services
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
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