Research Technician

Research Technician in Infectious Disease Diagnostic Technologies

The Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University invite applications for a Research Technician in the BioMEMS Laboratory led by Tza-Huei “Jeff” Wang (For information about the lab, see: ). The Research Technician will perform hands-on laboratory tasks and complete nucleic acid and microbiological assays following common or established protocols and procedures. These efforts will contribute to the development of microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostics for bloodstream infections under a NIH-funded project.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Following common protocols or with instruction and guidance, design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments for the development and validation of nucleic acid and microbiological assays.
• Collect, analyze, and report experimental results to graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows.
• Following established protocols or with instruction and guidance, contribute to the development and validation of nucleic acid and microbiological assays implemented in microfluidic devices.
• Apply science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab.
• Gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and biosafety practices at the BSL‑2 level.
• Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in microbiology, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with working in BSL‑2 laboratories, including safe handling of blood samples and infectious materials.
• Familiarity with microbiological assays (e.g., culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing).
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR).

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Extensive experiences with working in BSL‑2 laboratories, including safe handling of blood samples and infectious materials.
• Extensive experiences with microbiological assays (e.g., culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing).
• Extensive experiences with molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR).
• Experience designing, fabricating, and testing microfluidic devices and platforms (e.g., cleanroom microfabrication, laser cutting, thermoforming, 3D printing) and in microscopy-based characterization.
• Experience in data analysis and computational tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Employment and Salary

The anticipated starting salary range is $16.00 – $24.00 per hour, approximately $33,280 – $49,920 per year for a full-time schedule, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and final Johns Hopkins University HR classification and approval.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest describing research experience and goals, a curriculum vitae , and contact information for two references with the subject line “Research Technician Application – Your Name – Infectious Disease Diagnostics” to both Prof. Tza-Huei “Jeff” Wang ( View email address on click.appcast.io ) and Prof. Kuangwen Hsieh ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EOE Statement

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.