Research Technician- Dr. Nagy Lab
Research Technician
Tumor Microenvironment and Immunobiology of Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Position Type: Full-time Research Technician
- Laboratory: Nagy Laboratory, Center for Metabolic Origins of Disease
The Nagy Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support an interdisciplinary research program focused on macrophage biology and the tumor microenvironment (TME), with a primary emphasis on pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).
The technician will contribute to ongoing projects investigating how transcription factors and epigenetic regulators shape macrophage states and influence tumor-immune interactions. The position also offers exposure to broader laboratory efforts examining macrophage function in additional disease contexts, including liver injury, lung metastasis and bladder cancer.
Responsibilities
- Support in vitro and in vivo experiments in RMS and other macrophage-centered disease models.
- Assist with mouse colony management, tissue processing and sample preparation.
- Perform molecular and cellular assays (e.g., RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, basic flow cytometry, histology support).
- Assist with data collection, organization and quality control.
- Maintain laboratory organization, reagents and experimental records.
- Collaborate closely with postdoctoral fellows and faculty investigators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
- Prior laboratory experience preferred (academic or research setting).
- Experience with mouse models, immunology, or molecular biology is advantageous but not required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.
Training Environment
The technician will work within a highly collaborative research environment with access to advanced core facilities (genomics, imaging, flow cytometry). The position offers strong mentorship, skill development in translational research, and opportunities for career advancement within academic or biomedical research settings.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application
Please contact Lorenzo Thomas, Administrative Program Coordinator, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, on behalf of Dr. Laszlo Nagy, to apply or for additional information: [email protected]