Research Technologist

We are seeking a Research Technologist

General Job Description

Under the general supervision of Dr. Valsamo Anagnostou in the Thoracic Oncology Program at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, the candidate will be responsible for handling and processing blood and tumor specimens acquired in the Thoracic Oncology Bio-repository. Being part of a multi-disciplinary group with unique expertise in precision oncology, cancer genomics, liquid biopsies and data science, the candidate will work together with a large group of lab and clinical researchers to understand tumor evolution by multi-omic tissue analyses and liquid biopsies. The candidate will also be responsible for bio-specimen and laboratory data quality control and entry in established databases and information retrieval from multiple resources.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience.
• Follow established procedures and protocols for bio-specimen procurement, operate lab computers for data entry and maintain accurate data records.
• Responsible for handling blood and tumor specimens from various clinical trials and will follow established procedures or protocols utilizing aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments.
• Use basic understanding of theory behind experiments and apply basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.
• Monitor inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures and be responsible for laboratory data entry and information retrieval from multiple online databases.
• Must be able to communicate well and work with teams.

• BS/BA, or equivalent, in biological sciences, chemistry, or related field required
• Some experience required
  

• Six months of post-undergraduate experience in a comparable laboratory, or a significant independent research project, not related to normal course requirements preferred but not required.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary 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 Upper Aerodigestive Cancer
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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