We are seeking a
Research Technologist who will perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.
This position is responsible for supporting daily operations within a zebrafish research facility, performing specialized animal husbandry, and maintaining recirculating aquatic life-support systems to support ongoing scientific research.
- Daily Zebrafish Husbandry & Care - Manage daily feeding protocols (artemia/dry diet), perform health monitoring, and oversee tank spawning, embryo collection, and larval rearing
- Colony & Transgenic Line Tracking - Assist with tracking genetic lines, updating colony databases, and ensuring compliance with IACUC and animal care standards.
- Aquatic System Maintenance - Operate and maintain recirculating aquatic housing systems, including monitoring water quality parameters (pH, conductivity, temperature, ammonia), replacing filter media, and cleaning tanks.
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.
- Experience working in a zebrafish (or aquatic species) research facility, including hands-on experience with animal care, live feed culture, and water chemistry monitoring.
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:
$15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($23.63/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Ophthalmology
Personnel area: School of Medicine