• Laboratory Technician (KSAS Biology) - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Andersen Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a **_Laboratory Technician_** to perform routine laboratory processes and follow established protocols under close supervision. Duties include but are not limited to the generation of reagents, ordering of lab supplies, propagation of nematodes, vertebrate animal handling, parasitic nematode isolation and genomics, operation of general lab equipment, lab maintenance, and management of work-study personnel. The Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory processes and follows routine protocols under close supervision.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Operate standard equipment.

    + Use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.

    + Assist with laboratory maintenance, prepare solutions, and order supplies.

    + Identify and report problems in the completion of routine lab processes.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school diploma or graduation equivalent.

    + 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

    + Bachelor’s Degree

    + Some science coursework and/or a training certificate from a technical institute.

    Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

    + Inventory Control - Awareness

    + Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness

    + Laboratory Safety - Awareness

    + Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness

    + Record Keeping - Awareness

    + Solution Preparation and Equipment Programming - Awareness

     

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

     

    Classified Title: Laboratory Technician

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Laboratory Technician (KSAS Biology)

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

    Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

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

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: KSAS Dean

     

    Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.