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Job Req ID:  113768

Research Technologist

Dr. Liyun Zhang’s laboratory (Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University) is seeking a Research Technologist. The immediate research is to understand how the mechanisms which regulate retinal neuron cell death and regeneration. Our ultimate goal is to identify new therapies which can help stop and/or completely cure retinal degeneration. The lab utilizes zebrafish to create animal models of human retinal disease. In addition to various behavioral assays, we can also conduct high-throughput drug screening assays with these fish in order to quickly identify possible signaling pathways that are important for disease progression and/or therapeutic agents which affect retinal disease.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • The position will require a thorough understanding and vigilant implementation of standard scientific methods.
  • The Research Technologist will be expected to fully understand the theory behind experiments and apply critical analytical skills during assigned projects in order to identify key findings and trouble-shoot problems; attention to detail is extremely important.
  • The Research Technologist will be responsible for conducting assays analyzing small chemical compounds and/or genetic mutations for their ability to effect retinal degeneration.
  • Maintaining and monitoring zebrafish stocks
  • Preparing and/or creating transgenic plasmids for microinjection.
  • Assisting in the training of graduate/undergraduate assistants.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or related scientific field.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous research related work experience is preferred, in particular with the following techniques/experiences, Zebrafish husbandry (e.g. general care, breeding, genotyping, phenotyping, drug treatments), High resolution imaging (fluorescence and confocal microscopy), Histological and immunological tissue processing, and standard Molecular Biology techniques.
  • The Technician must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative manner with a diverse group of researchers.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Oph Ocular Genetics Research Center  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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