Laboratory Technician | Johns Hopkins University Job at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

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  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

We are pleased to announce a Laboratory Technician position in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The candidate will work on a multidisciplinary team in the Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Lab of Dr. Jordan Green developing degradable nanoparticle systems for gene delivery and immunotherapy. Responsibilities will include running assays, formulation development, particle analysis, animal studies, and data analysis. Experience with rodent handling and analysis of animal samples is highly desirable. The candidate will monitor adherence to JHU and departmental and animal use and care policies and procedures. The candidate will also provide technical assistance to research study staff on laboratory operations with a high level of independence. The position will initially be for 12 months, with longer-term continuation after that possible. This position offers opportunities to work on translational projects, publish on exciting interdisciplinary research, and collaborate in multiple centers including the Translational Immuno Engineering Center (NCBIB), the Translational Tissue Engineering Center, the Institute for Nanobiotechnology, the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participates in the specification, design, implementation, and modification of projects in the Green Group. Oversees and participates in study record management and data collection. Assists with preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, abstracts, invention disclosures, presentations, and funding applications. Performs complex and routine testing, following both established and new protocols.
  • As a translational biomedical engineering lab, it is preferable if the applicant is familiar with one or more of the following: 1) routine sterile cell culture; 2) flow cytometry; 3) nanoparticle fabrication and characterization; 4) bioassays 5) formulation development, 6) molecular biology, 7) animal handling, and 8) data analysis and statistics.
  • Orders supplies and operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
  • Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

  • This position requires in-person daily attendance in the laboratory.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) up to 70% of the time. Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus. The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides. Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory workstations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment. Hand strength necessary for lab maintenance duties like tightening tank connections tightly.
  • Prolonged vision requirements including 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).
  • 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 other bio-hazardous materials. Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.
  • May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory or on campus (supply store, animal housing)). In some areas workspace is limited.
  • Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must ensure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices. Periodically it may be necessary to come in evenings or weekends if experiment or equipment requires it.




Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent with some science coursework.
  • Certificate from technical institute or internship experience preferred. Training Certificate from Technical Institute preferred.




Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in one or more of the following technical areas: drug delivery, gene therapy, materials, chemistry, nanotechnology, oncology, and immunology. Experience with mouse handling is a strong plus. Experience with polymeric gene delivery nanoparticles is a strong plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a multidisciplinary team setting.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Two plus year's experience in a biomedical engineering lab and/or a M.S. in biomedical engineering.

Classified Title: Laboratory Technician 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ???????SOM BME Cell and Tissue Engineering  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal ... timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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