Research Technologist

We are seeking a Research Technologist. Under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor, is responsible for performing routine analyses and tests on animal or human fluids and/or tissue or cultured cell lines.

Specific Duties &Responsibilities

• Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience.
• Uses basic understanding of theory behind experiments and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.
• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments, which may include basic tissue culture, cell separation methods, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques.
• May utilize in vivo models in experiments.
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials 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 Hourly Pay Rate Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($20.75 hour Targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 830-500
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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.

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