Core Facility Technologist (Oncology

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Core Facility Technologist – We are seeking a Core Facility Technologist to perform basic core facility tasks and complete routine research specimen procurement, processing, and shipping, following laboratory and governing regulatory practices in a central services core facility.

The Core Facility Technologist is responsible for various tasks including preparing kits; delivering prepared kits to the outpatient oncology clinics, the Central Processing Core (CPC) and other locations on campus; assisting with shipment receipt and inventory management.

• Perform core facility tasks by following procedures or instructions.
• Use basic research knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the core facility.
• Gain problem‑solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the core facility activities, and experience.
• Gain experience with specimen procurement, processing, and shipping.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in core facility services.
• Increase own skill base and knowledge of research and relevant core facility services.
• Perform specimen procurement/transport, processing, transfers, and shipping based on core facility procedures.
• Complete specimen documentation and specimen data entry into databases.
• Prepare, qualify, and maintain standard laboratory equipment and log sheets.
• Perform core facility maintenance, monitoring inventory supplies, and cleaning equipment.
• Assist in query investigation and resolution.
• Uphold the highest quality of provided services, ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) plan to maintain excellence and compliance in operations.
• Provide good customer service.
• Abide by core facility operational regulations and guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prepare study/visit-specific specimen collection kits and complete requisition forms for subject visits based on core facility procedures and study‑specific instructions (SCI), under supervision.
• Understand and use the electronic inventory/barcode system to record prepared or destroyed kits and supplies.
• Help receive, organize, and maintain the kits and supplies inventories, including breaking down expired kits and sorting recycled supplies.
• Transport kits to outpatient oncology clinics, Central Processing Core, and other locations on campus.
• Pick up kits or materials from other departments on campus for transport to the Central Kit facility.
• May assist with training of new staff.
• Gain problem‑solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the core facility activities, of clinical research, and experience.
• Increase own skill base and knowledge of clinical research and relevant core facility services.
• Identify and resolve common problems involved in core facility services.

• 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.

• Related post‑undergraduate work experience.
• Certificate from technical institute or internship experience.

Classified

Title:

Core Facility Technologist I
Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Core Facility Technologist (Oncology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($21.00–$23.75/hour targeted; commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Mon - Fri / 7a – 7:30p Varies
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Location:

School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Oncology Center Support Services
Personnel area:
School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check.

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