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Johns Hopkins University Research Technologist (Oncology) - #Staff in Baltimore, Maryland
We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. The Gartrell laboratory studies the immune system and use of combination approaches including radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy for adults and children with cancer. We focus on identifying features that make certain cancer patients more likely to respond to treatment. More specifically, we analyze location and phenotype of immune cells in the tumor to identify patterns that determine clinical outcome. We also evaluate cell phenotypes computationally using RNA sequencing and single cell analysis.
Immuno-oncology research is a very exciting and fast-moving field and our research is constantly evolving in response to new findings. In our lab, we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in the intersection of cancer research and medicine. In the past, most staff have come in with an undergraduate degree in Biology, have done some previous research, and are very comfortable engaging with and organizing data. This position generally leads to authorship on several manuscripts, with the potential to be first author on a manuscript as well. This experience is invaluable for medical school applications and applicants from the lab are able to showcase extensive research productivity.
Dr. Gartrell is a physician-scientist who prides herself on mentoring young aspiring scientists or physicians in the fields of cancer immunology, pediatrics, radiation oncology and clinical medicine.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Perform clinical and/or 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.
In addition to the duties described above
Perform lab experiments and analyze and report the data including interpretation of methodologies with supervision.
Maintain appropriate log of experiments and lab notebook.
Conduct literature searches as directed under supervision.
Follow established procedures or protocols and utilize aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include: basic tissue culture, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques such as flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction, next generation sequencing.
Work with in vivo models including mice .
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.
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($19.00-21.00/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fr/8a - 430p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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.