Research Technologist (Oncology)

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Full Time

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We are hiring for a Research Technologist in the Department of Oncology Analytical Pharmacology Core Laboratory (APC). The main focus of this laboratory is to determine the concentration of drugs and their metabolites in blood and tissue from clinical or preclinical experiments. This position will be filled by a person who will be responsible for running analytical methods for drug analysis.

The Research Technologist performs laboratory tasks and completes routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures.

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.

In addition to the duties described above

Operates basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, incubator, scintillation counter and/or utilizes laminar flow hood.
Operates lab computers for data entry.
Operate the LC-MS/MS to complete sample analysis for small molecules in various matrices and species (human, mouse, rabbit, plasma and tissue) under supervision. Once analytical run is complete and completed project data.
Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace. Completes annual training.
Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
Complies with the appropriate technical quality controls of all clinical pharmacology test results within the Cancer Center.
Documents all work performed in accordance with laboratory SOPs.
Follows FDA/GLP guidelines to sample validation and analysis.

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