Johns Hopkins University
Research Technologist (Molecular Microbiology & Immunology)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The O?Neal Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is recruiting a
Research Technologist
to support our work on tick-borne diseases. We use molecular, cellular, immunological, genetic, biochemical, and entomological approaches to understand fundamental interactions between ticks, tick-borne microbes, and mammalian hosts. The O?Neal Lab opened in September 2025, and ongoing projects involve arthropod immunology, mouse immunology, cell biology, immunometabolism, transcriptomics, and development of genetic tools in ticks.
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.
Perform laboratory tasks.
Complete routine assays towards research goals.
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 in microbiological techniques, flow cytometry, microscopy, tick-borne microbes, mouse handling, and/or tick handling is preferred.
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 (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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Research Technologist
to support our work on tick-borne diseases. We use molecular, cellular, immunological, genetic, biochemical, and entomological approaches to understand fundamental interactions between ticks, tick-borne microbes, and mammalian hosts. The O?Neal Lab opened in September 2025, and ongoing projects involve arthropod immunology, mouse immunology, cell biology, immunometabolism, transcriptomics, and development of genetic tools in ticks.
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.
Perform laboratory tasks.
Complete routine assays towards research goals.
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 in microbiological techniques, flow cytometry, microscopy, tick-borne microbes, mouse handling, and/or tick handling is preferred.
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 (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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