General summary/purpose:

The Pain Research Core (PRC) at the Johns Hopkins University is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Technologist for a 2-year period. The goal of the PRC is to facilitate multidisciplinary preclinical pain research at the Johns Hopkins University.

This position would support Basic and Translational Pain Research within the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM). Will perform laboratory tasks and complete routine assays following common or established protocols and procedures. Will be trained prior to work with supervision and guidance from the principal investigators of the group. Techniques of interest include, but are not limited to, animal surgery, behavioral pharmacology and animal behavioral testing techniques related to pain.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and experience.
• Uses basic understanding of theory behind experiments and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies including lab consumables, glassware, and animals in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt.

Minimum qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in the biological sciences.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Research lab skills in molecular methods, cell culture and animal experience.

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC 
Starting Salary Range: $14.00 - $19.25 (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri/20 Hours/Week 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt  
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: 10002731-SOM Ane Pain 
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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