Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee

The Department of Pathology Transfusion Medicine is seeking a Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee to work under the direct supervision of the laboratory manager and/or bench supervisor the lab technologists will perform the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop Laboratory skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Serology
• In-vitro cellular assays
• DNA Technology (SSP, SSOP)
• Blood group serology
• Flow Cytometry
• Luminex based Assays
• ELISA Assays
• Deceased Donor On-call training

• Genotype families
• Prepare reagents accurately
• Maintain quality control of reagents and equipment.
• Operate liquid nitrogen freezer and controlled rate cell freezer.
• Perform computer data entry
• Tabulate, analyze and report issues
• Perform meticulous record keeping
• Learn to trouble shoot problems when they arise during technical procedures.
• Learn to tech techniques and principles

The Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee role is intended as an entry level to the Immunogenetics Laboratory.  Staff should show progress in learning and retaining skills, able to demonstrate competencies at end of one year.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor Science degree in biological science required. One course in genetics, immunology preferred.

Work Environment:

Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must insure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices.

Rotating on-call, weekend, or pager duties are required.  Many department laboratories operate 24/7 with schedules on day, evening, or night shift.  Rotating schedules which may include weekend work and holiday assignment.  (Overtime possible when authorized/needed to meet business and patient needs). 

Physical Requirements /While performing the duties of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) up to 70% of the time.   Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus. 
• The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides.
• Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory work stations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment. 
•  Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents, charts and results. Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope). 
• May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory or on campus (specify)).  May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: supply boxes or Formalin cubes). In some areas work space is limited.

Work Environment /While performing the duties of this job:

Laboratory Environment:

• Exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed. 
• Must refer to and are expected to comply with procedure manuals, follow proper laboratory protocols and safety policy/procedures, and be familiar with material data safety sheets in assigned work areas. 
• Able to read and understand all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) guidelines applicable to assigned work area. 
• Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment. 
• Research areas may include animal, human, human products, DNA, radiation protocols, and other bio-hazardous materials.  Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.

Classified Title: Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee   ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC 
Starting Salary Range: $14.14 - $19.44/Hour; Commensurate with experience
Employee Group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt  
Location: School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus 
Department Name: Pathology, Transfusion Medicine 
Personnel Area: School of Medicine

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

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 HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work.  Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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