Research Technologist (Oncology)

We are seeking a Research Technologist who will perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. The Research Technologist will perform laboratory experiments and associated laboratory work related to the PI’s research aims investigating novel targeted therapy approaches for RAS pathway related cancers including pediatric sarcomas.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.Ability to conduct cancer cell culture-based work, including (not limited to) sterile cell culture, proliferation and cell death assays, immunoblotting, protein interaction assays, preparation of figures and assembly of data.Generate new models to study RMS and MPNST from primary human specimens.Proficient with handling small animals (mice) including tumor implantation, oral gavage and minor surgeryAbility to multitask, work with team, handle multiple aspects of related projects simultaneouslyOther duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related fieldAdditional 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 QualificationsPreferred skills,cell culture immunoblotting.interpretation of genomic and transcriptional data. assembly of data and figure preparation.work with small animals.Preferred skills, Proficient in.Microsoft office applications PrismBioRenderIllustrator.Classified Title: Research Technologist Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY ($44,824 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon - Fri / 8a - 5:30p FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Pediatric Oncology Personnel area: School of Medicine Department:Research