Laboratory Technician - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Job Req ID: 113880

Laboratory Technician

The Nagy Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine/Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician.

The Laboratory Technician primary focus in the Nagy laboratory is to study epigenomics of cell type specification and the role of macrophages in tissue regeneration, metabolism and tumor growth and metastasis.

The individual in this role will assist in experiments in these research areas and help with general lab needs.

The Laboratory Technician is expected to have some knowledge of cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western blot, molecular cloning).

This position will report directly to the lab manager for day-to-day operations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs routine lab duties such as preparing buffers and stocking lab supplies.
Collect data and enter/organize mouse information into Excel spreadsheets.
Perform genotyping on tissue samples.
Perform qPCR or western blot experiments on cell or tissue samples.
Carry out in vitro cell culture.
Assist other lab members in preparing or carrying out similar experiments.
Run lab tests and conduct measurements under established protocols and under supervision.
Report problems in completion of routine laboratory processes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, qPCR, and western blotting.

Physical Requirements:

Employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 40% of the time.
Employee is required to operate small laboratory tools that require manual dexterity.
Prolonged vision requirements include viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents, charts and results.
Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope).
May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory).
May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: supply boxes).
In some areas workspace is limited.
Hours of work may vary from week to week depending on experiment needs.

Laboratory Environment

Exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed.
Must refer to and are expected to comply with procedure manuals, follow proper laboratory protocols and safety policy/procedures, and be familiar with material data safety sheets in assigned work areas.
Able to read and understand all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) guidelines applicable to assigned work area.
Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment.
Research areas may include animal, human, human products, DNA, and radiation protocols.
Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED required.
Some coursework in the fields of biology, chemistry, or molecular biology with some prior laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

College coursework in biology, chemistry or related field.
At least 6 months experience working in a biomedical research laboratory.
Certificate from technical institute or internship experience.

Classified Title:
Laboratory Technician

Role/Level/Range:
ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range:
$ $23.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:
M - F (8:30 am - 5 pm)

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:
Florida

Department name:
All Childrens

Personnel area:
School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

More information can be found here:
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position.

If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis.

For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University.

In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law:
Accommodation Information

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination.

This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing.

Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers.

Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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