The Pathology Department is seeking an Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee who under the direct supervision of the laboratory manager and/or bench supervisor the lab technologist will develop skills in one or more of the areas in the lab and receive the necessary training in the lab to become a technologist.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop Laboratory skills in one or more of the following areas: Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Serology, In-vitro cellular assays, DNA Technology, 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 teach techniques and principles.
• Able to demonstrate competencies at end of one year.

Specific Physical Requirements

• 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 workstations, 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).

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.
• 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.
• 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).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science.
  

• Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

• One course in genetics, immunology.

Classified Title: Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Immunogenetics Technologist Trainee   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.50 - $35.00 HRLY ($51,102 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Pat Transfusion Medicine  
Personnel area: School of Medicine