Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

121980

Date Created

July 31, 2026

Job Family

Research

Job Subfamily

Lab Research

Job Function

Research

Exempt Status

Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Worksite

04-MD:School of Medicine Campus

Work Modality

On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

The Pathology Department is seeking a Molecular Diagnostics Technologist to work under the general supervision of the laboratory manager and performs both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. Applies a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform both routine and complex clinical and/or research laboratory tests on different specimens, including but not limited to blood, bone marrow, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Prepare and determine the suitability of reagents following defined formulas and procedures.
• Document and report test results.
• Complete required logs and supporting documents.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notify service personnel of more complex problems.
• Perform related general duties, e.g. order supplies, perform general lab maintenance, maintain safety records, etc.
• Participate in the training of new employees, learners, and physicians on laboratory methodology.
• Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, chemistry or related field.
• One year of experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques. 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

• Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Clinical Lab Compliance and Safety: Developing

• Data Collection and Reporting: Developing
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance: Developing
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays: Developing
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving: Developing
• Reagent Preparation and Quality Control: Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC

Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Pat Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Vaccine Requirements

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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.