Research Technologist (Oncology)

The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

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

• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, incubator, scintillation counter and/or utilizes laminar flow hood.
• Operates lab computers for data entry.
• Operate the LC-MS/MS to complete sample analysis for small molecules in various matrices and species (human, mouse, rabbit, plasma and tissue) under supervision. Once analytical run is complete and completed project data.
• Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace. Completes annual training.
• Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
• Complies with the appropriate technical quality controls of all clinical pharmacology test results within the Cancer Center.
• Documents all work performed in accordance with laboratory SOPs.
• Follows FDA/GLP guidelines to sample validation and analysis.

• 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

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

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 - Fri / 8a - 5p
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Onc Analytical Pharmacology Core
Personnel area: School of Medicine