Research Technologist; Institute Cell Engineering

Position: Research Technologist (Institute for Cell Engineering)
The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

The Dawson lab is seeking a Research Technologist to work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator and other laboratory members and will perform experiments and analysis involving mouse models. The successful applicant is one who has the ability to work well with a team of lab scientists as well as independently. It is expected that this person will make substantial scientific contributions to projects and be a strong participant in this work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

* Perform clinical and/or research laboratory experiments by following common protocols independently or with instructions.

* Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab.

* Gain problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.

* Run lab tests and complete measurements.

* Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine assays.

* Increase skill base and knowledge of lab research and relevant assays.

* Train users in standard equipment operation and routine lab techniques and procedures.

* Set-up experiments based on defined standards.

* Collect project data.

* Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.

* Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitor inventory of supplies, clean equipment

* Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

* Follow established procedures and protocols and use aseptic techniques to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic molecular biology and specialized immunohistochemistry techniques as well as advanced neuroanatomical analysis of neural cell populations and cell types.

* Work may also involve using in vivo mouse models in experiments as well as electrophysiological and imaging approaches to analyze neural activity.

* Monitor inventory levels and order materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counting orders upon receipt.

* Assist with animal husbandry of the laboratory mouse colony.

* Perform general laboratory maintenance approximately 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

* Data Collection and Measurement - Awareness

* Experimental Preparation - Awareness

* Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness

* Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Awareness

* Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness

* Oral and Written Communications - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified

Title:

Research Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM ICE Neuroregeneration

Personnel area:
School of Medicine