Research Technologist

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a highly motivated Research Technologist to join the Cahan Laboratory in the Institute for Cellular Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering. We work across several disciplines including molecular and developmental biology, manipulation of pluripotent stem cells, single-cell genomics, and computational biology. The applicant will work closely with the faculty investigator and play a foundational role in the lab. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to gain a broad range of technical experiences and to contribute to the intellectual output of the laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Bioinformatics analysis of single-cell omics data and spatial transcriptomics.
• Pilot and optimize new molecular profiling techniques such as Cut&Tag.
• Perform cell and organoid culture and associated assays to assess their state (e.g. flow cytometry).
• Support ongoing projects that involve mouse work including colony management.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, incubator, spectrophotometer, electrophoresis equipment, light microscope, and/or utilizes laminar flow hood.
• Operates lab computers for data entry and inventorying. Prepares lab stock solutions and reagents.
• Other laboratory duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or a related field.
• 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.

• Tissue culture experience.
• Molecular Biology (e.g. PCR, cloning, sequencing library preparation)
• Microscopy experience.
• Some exposure to bioinformatics and programming.
• 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 ($37,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 40/5
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM ICE Vascular Cell Reengineering
Personnel area: School of Medicine