Research Technologist (Biomedical Engineering)

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering within the Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Technologist to perform laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. The Research Technologist will develop novel therapeutics using advanced cellular models which combines hands-on laboratory expertise with collaborative research in a dynamic environment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and/or research laboratory experiments by following common protocols or with instruction.
• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques/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, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above duties

• Establish, maintain, and characterize various cell culture systems, with a particular focus on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Perform differentiation protocols to generate specialized cell types from iPSCs.
• Develop and maintain organoid culture systems.
• Execute cell-based assays to support therapeutic discovery programs.

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

• Master’s Degree in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive hands-on experience with iPSC culture and maintenance.
• Demonstrated expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques.
• Strong understanding of cell biology principles.
• Experience with cell-based assays and cellular characterization methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with organoid culture systems.
• Background in therapeutic discovery or drug screening.
• Knowledge of cellular differentiation protocols.
• Familiarity with cellular imaging techniques.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• At least two years of undergraduate research experience in a similar laboratory.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
• Educational background in the realm of cell biology.
• Training in biosafety protocols and adeptness in handling viral vectors within laboratory environments.