Research Technologist (Materials Science & Engineering)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.

The Whiting School of Engineering's Materials Science &
Engineering Department is seeking Research
Technologist to perform 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Collection and Measurement - Awareness
• Experimental Preparation - Awareness
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Awareness
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving -

Awareness

• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential;
additional technical skills may be required based on specific
division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY (Commensurate
w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hrs wkly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Materials Science & Engineering

Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check.

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accordingly.

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