The Johns Hopkins University Department of Genetic Medicine is seeking a Research Technologist who will work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator. 

Special Duties & Responsibilities: 

• The primary duties include, but are not limited to, independently performing routine research testing and contributing to the general maintenance of the lab, supplies and equipment.
• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab.
• Performs laboratory experiments by following common protocols or with instruction.
• This may require techniques associated with molecular biology.
• May also be responsible for tissue bank inventory and management.
• Must operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, light microscope, and utilizes laminar flow hood.
• Operates lab computers for data entry and extraction.
• Will utilize in vivo models in experiments following experimental protocols, monitors animals and maintains health records in accordance with USDA and AALAC guidelines.
• Prepares tissue for study utilizing histochemical techniques.
• Will undertake cell culture of animal and human cells including induced pluripotent stem cells, in accordance with approved institutional ethical practices and HIPAA.
• Inoculates drug/chemical agent, sacrifices and dissects animal remains as required.   
• Maintains accurate data records.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Monitors inventory levels, orders material and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($23,680 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 to 5pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Genetics McCallion 
Personnel area: School of Medicine