Laboratory Assistant- Casual

Under the general supervision of a Lab Manager, we are seeking a laboratory Assistant - Casual who will be responsible for designing, performing, and analyzing data for clinical translational research projects

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• High Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Some undergraduate coursework preferred.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Laboratory Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Laboratory Assistant- Casual   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.25 HRLY ($2,720 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 830a - 5p 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Onc Cancer Immunology/GI Clinical Re   
Personnel area: School of Medicine