General Summary/Purpose

The Research Technologist is in a basic research laboratory where the individual will perform experiments working specifically on SARS-CoV-2, human and animal influenza viruses by following common protocols or with instruction. The individual will be responsible for isolating viruses from clinical samples, determining neutralizing antibody titers, characterizing virus replication and fitness, using primary respiratory epithelial cell cultures and cloning viral genes. In addition, the position will increase its own skill base and knowledge of lab research as it entails training to work in a BSL3 laboratory environment. The Research Technologist will assist in organizing laboratory protocols as well as prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Training other users in common equipment operations and routine lab procedures may be required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilitie

Perform and document experiments; Coordinate common equipment schedules; Organize laboratory working areas and supplies; Ordering of laboratory supplies; routine maintenance of equipment;

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or related field.

Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with mammalian cell culture; experience with handling viruses; immunofluorescence microscopy; flow cytometry.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Working Title: Research Technologist  ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC 
Starting Hourly Pay Rate Range: $14.14 - $19.44/ commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 40.0 Hours/Week 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt  
Location: 05-MD:School of Public Health 
Department name: 10001154-W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy 
Personnel area: School of Public Health

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work.  Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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