Johns Hopkins University
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (Pathology)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The Pathology Department is seeking a
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
who, under the general supervision of the laboratory manager, performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. These duties require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially when results are abnormal or atypical.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical and/or research laboratory tests on different specimens, including but not limited to blood, bone marrow, and formalin‑fixed paraffin‑embedded specimens, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Prepare and determine the suitability of reagents following defined formulas and procedures.
Document and report test results. Completes required logs and supporting documents.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notifies service personnel when more complex problems occur.
Perform related general duties such as ordering supplies, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
Participate in the training of new employees, students, and physicians in laboratory methodology.
Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies, and HIPAA regulations.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
Clinical Lab Compliance and Safety - Developing
Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Developing
Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing
Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing
Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
One year’s experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
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
Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.
Classified Title: Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Pat Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards: The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency: Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non‑related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies: 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.
Background Checks: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice‑involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job‑related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion: The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information: If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements: Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus.
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Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
who, under the general supervision of the laboratory manager, performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. These duties require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially when results are abnormal or atypical.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical and/or research laboratory tests on different specimens, including but not limited to blood, bone marrow, and formalin‑fixed paraffin‑embedded specimens, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Prepare and determine the suitability of reagents following defined formulas and procedures.
Document and report test results. Completes required logs and supporting documents.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notifies service personnel when more complex problems occur.
Perform related general duties such as ordering supplies, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
Participate in the training of new employees, students, and physicians in laboratory methodology.
Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies, and HIPAA regulations.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
Clinical Lab Compliance and Safety - Developing
Data Collection and Reporting - Developing
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Developing
Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing
Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing
Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
One year’s experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.
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
Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.
Classified Title: Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Pat Molecular Diagnostics Lab
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards: The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency: Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non‑related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies: 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.
Background Checks: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice‑involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job‑related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion: The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information: If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements: Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus.
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