Laboratory Technician

Baltimore, MD, United States

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician who will work under the general supervision of a Faculty Investigator. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing routine cell culture and tests in a research laboratory and contributing to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Will perform basic lab functions including general lab upkeep and lab ordering. We are seeking a person who will aid in research experiments including maintaining cell cultures, performing tests, analyzing data, and making informal presentations to others about their work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Operate standard laboratory equipment, use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.

Assist postdoc studies.

Responsible for laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions and media, and ordering supplies.

Identify and report problems in completion of routine lab processes.

Careful record keeping of sample information and results to guarantee quality of experimentation.

Carries out routine equipment maintenance and setup.

Ensures laboratory efficiency by following set protocols for lab cleanliness, organization, and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent with some science coursework.

Experience in basic laboratory procedures required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

Certificate from Technical Institute or internship experience.

Classified Title: Laboratory Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: Min $15.25 - Max $23.00 HRLY ($23.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Part-time

Schedule: M-F, 25 hrs/wk (between 9am-5pm)

Exempt Status:Non-Exempt

Location:School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Anatomy Ctr for Functional Anatomy

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

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 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.

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.

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