Laboratory Assistant

at  Johns Hopkins University

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to work under the general supervision of a Lab Manager on research projects in the Zarif laboratory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Some undergraduate coursework preferred.
  Classified Title: Laboratory Assistant
  Job Posting Title (Working Title): Laboratory Assistant
  Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA
  Starting Salary Range: Min $15.00 - Max $20.00 (Targeted; $17.50 Commensurate with experience)
  Employee group: Casual / On Call
  Schedule: Varies as needed
  Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
  Location: School of Medicine Campus
  Department name: SOM Onc Urologic Oncology
  Personnel area: School of Medicin

• Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through lessons taught by supervisors, or previous training and experience.
• Uses basic understanding of theory behind clinical/translational research and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention. Collaborates with other groups and shared work environments.
• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic and advanced tissue culture, cell separation methods, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques including flow cytometry.