Research Technologist (Department of Medicine- Infectious Diseases)

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will assist the Center for Tuberculosis Research in studies evaluating new drugs and drug combinations in in vitro and mouse models of mycobacterial lung infection. Under direct supervision, the individual will be assigned projects for stepwise assessment of microbiologic efficacy, drug pharmacokinetics, and drug resistance.

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, and clean equipment.

In addition, the Research Technologist will

- Coordinate and support in vitro and animal studies to evaluate new drug candidates.
- Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data.
- Assist with cultivation of pathogenic bacteria, including M. tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria.
- Handle biohazardous materials under BSL-2 and BSL-3 conditions.
- Perform aerosol infections in animals and administer treatments by injection or oral gavage.
- Conduct mouse necropsies and collect infected organs for culture and genetic analysis.
- Perform drug susceptibility testing and mutational analysis on bacterial isolates.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, postdocs, and vendors.
- Meet weekly with the PI to review data, troubleshoot experiments, and prioritize new work.
- Maintain training records, inventory, lab supplies, and purchasing paperwork.
- Demonstrate organization, curiosity, problem-solving, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a 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

- Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Classified Title: Research Technologist  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY ($43,680 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: OM DOM Infectious Disease   
Personnel area: School of Medicine