Research Technician in Infectious Disease Diagnostic TechnologiesThe Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University invite applications for a Research Technician in the BioMEMS Laboratory led by Tza-Huei “Jeff” Wang (For information about the lab, see: https://me.jhu.edu/thwang/). The Research Technician will perform hands-on laboratory tasks and complete nucleic acid and microbiological assays following common or established protocols and procedures.
These efforts will contribute to the development of microfluidic-based in vitro diagnostics for bloodstream infections under a NIH-funded project.
Specific
Duties & Responsibilities
- Following common protocols or with instruction and guidance, design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments for the development and validation of nucleic acid and microbiological assays.
- Collect, analyze, and report experimental results to graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows.
- Following established protocols or with instruction and guidance, contribute to the development and validation of nucleic acid and microbiological assays implemented in microfluidic devices.
- Apply science knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the lab.
- Gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the research, and experience.
- Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and biosafety practices at the BSL‑2 level.
- Perform related laboratory maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, cleaning equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in microbiology, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Familiarity with working in BSL‑2 laboratories, including safe handling of blood samples and infectious materials.
- Familiarity with microbiological assays (e.g., culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing).
- Familiarity with molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR).
Preferred Qualifications
- (Not Required)
- Extensive experiences with working in BSL‑2 laboratories, including safe handling of blood samples and infectious materials.
- Extensive experiences with microbiological assays (e.g., culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing).
- Extensive experiences with molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR).
- Experience designing, fabricating, and testing microfluidic devices and platforms (e.g., cleanroom microfabrication, laser cutting, thermoforming, 3D printing) and in microscopy-based characterization.
- Experience in data analysis and computational tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Employment and Salary The anticipated starting salary range is $16.00 – $24.00 per hour, approximately $33,280 – $49,920 per year for a full-time schedule, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and final Johns Hopkins University HR classification and approval.
- Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest describing research experience and goals, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for two references with the subject line “Research Technician Application
- Your Name
- Infectious Disease Diagnostics” to both Prof.
- Tza-Huei “Jeff” Wang (thwang@jhu.edu) and Prof.
- Kuangwen Hsieh (khsieh4@jhu.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.EOE Statement
- Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and values diversity.
- We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
