We are seeking a Research Technologist who will be responsible for independently performing molecular, immunologic, and cell culture experiments in a research laboratory and contribute to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and supplies. The Research Technologist will work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor studying immune responses to a variety of viruses including hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus, respiratory syncytial virus, and SARS-CoV-2.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes an aseptic technique to process whole blood into research samples and potentially perform viral immunology experiments.
• Completes basic blood separation and processing which includes receipt and organization of various samples from multiple cohorts spread across the JHM system.
• Effective communication with internal/external study team.
• Monitoring and maintenance of inventories and pulling aliquots from freezers to satisfy researchers requests for various study samples.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains accurate data records with excellent attention to detail.
• Operates lab computers for data entry.
• Use standard Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Monitors inventory of lab materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends laboratory meetings with team physicians and scientists to discuss the specific scientific questions addressed in the laboratory and their potential application to improving patient care.
• Performs various biological assays to explore mechanisms influencing viral outcome and infectivity: nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, real-time PCR, ELISA, cell culture, transfection, molecular cloning, Western blotting, sequencing, flow cytometry, in vitro viral infection, Luciferase assay, etc.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment: centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood. May also utilize sophisticated instrumentation such as flow cytometer, thermal cycler, plate washer/reader, pipettes, and luminometer.
• Maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment, e.g. calibrating, and alignment.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience
  

• Prior research experience 

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Technologist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 hourly ($43,680 targeted; commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus  
Department name: SOM DOM Infectious Disease  
Personnel area: School of Medicine