Description

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: ACRO40/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