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Johns Hopkins University Research Technologist (Molecular Microbiology and Immunology) - #Staff in Baltimore, Maryland
The O’Neal Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is recruiting a Research Technologist to support our work on tick-borne diseases. We use molecular, cellular, immunological, genetic, biochemical, and entomological approaches to understand fundamental interactions between ticks, tick-borne microbes, and mammalian hosts. Ongoing projects involve arthropod immunology, mouse immunology, cell biology, immunometabolism, transcriptomics, and development of genetic tools in ticks. The O’Neal Lab opened in September 2025 and we are looking for someone to perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays towards research goals.
The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Perform 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.
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
Experience in microbiological techniques, flow cytometry, microscopy, mouse handling, and/or tick handling.
Some related post-undergraduate work experience.
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 (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.