Research Technologist (Oncology

Position: Research Technologist (Oncology)
Dr. Mark Yarchoan and Dr. Vincent Lam are seeking to hire a Research Technologist with a BS/BA in Biology or Chemistry/Biochemistry or similar field with interests in immunology. The laboratories investigates immune-based approaches and neoantigen vaccination for prevention of acquired resistant advanced ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer. Under the supervision of Dr. Yarchoan and Dr. Lam, and the laboratory manager, individuals filling this position will participate in a wide range of translational cancer immunology research using primary patient-derived human samples and mouse models of hepatobiliary cancer.

The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

Specific Duties and 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.

* Tissue culture, Culture and maintain primary cells and cell lines using sterile technique.

* Perform in vitro assays to assess cellular responses and use gene editing techniques to generate transgenic cellular models.

* Maintain animal colonies and participate in mouse experiments including tumor implantation, tumor growth measurement, and harvesting of tumor and immune tissue.

* Perform immunological assays including flow cytometry, ELISA, and ELISPOT.

* Data analysis and interpretation:
Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and relevant software tools, such as Graph Pad, and Flow Jo.

* Routine lab maintenance:
Maintain lab equipment, reagent stocks, and necessary records.

* Other duties as assigned.

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.

Classified

Title:

Research Technologist

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

Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY ($44,824 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Mon - Fri /8:30a - 5p

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Onc Cancer Immunology/GI Clinical Re

Personnel area:
School of Medicine