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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Research Technologist (Neuroscience -SOM)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $26/hr

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and manage transgenic fly and mosquito colonies. The role involves assisting in experiments related to insect and chemosensory neuroscience and maintaining laboratory operations.

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Responsibilities

Lab fly stock maintenance, which includes transferring and looking after ~1000 fly stocks every 4 weeks

Mosquito stock maintenance, which includes rearing mosquitoes and blood-feeding with mice

Making fly food each week (~500 vials)

Purchasing of reagents and equipment as requested by faculty investigator or other lab members

Performing experiments and assisting others in lab as needed; this includes

Molecular biology cloning of DNA plasmids (PCR, bacterial transformations)

Performing genetic fly crosses

Fly and mosquito brain dissections and immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Keeping reagents, equipment, supplies in the lab stocked

Monthly tracking of consumables spending

Keeping lab spaces organized and functional, including coordinating with Facilities for regular maintenance

Communicating with outside groups regarding purchasing or maintenance of the lab

Qualification

Laboratory managementMolecular biology techniquesInsect handlingConfocal microscopyProfessional judgmentOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to exercise professional judgment

Good written and oral communication skills

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

Laboratory experience during coursework or as independent study

Some related post-undergraduate research experience is preferred but not essential

Experience working with insects is preferred but not essential

Benefits

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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.

Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.