Laboratory Aide - Summer (Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics)

We are seeking a Laboratory Aide who will carry out experiments under close supervision of a faculty investigator, senior technician, or postdoctoral fellow in a laboratory. Follows routine protocols under close supervision.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and/or experiments following established procedures or protocols.
• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Develop a basic tracking database/spreadsheet based on study requirements utilizing Excel, Access, or similar software applications.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records, present data summaries, identify and resolve common problems, and use basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects.
• Use basic laboratory skills: processing, storing, labeling, and identifying study samples.
• Maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness
• Laboratory Safety - Awareness
• Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Awareness
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness
• Record Keeping - Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement - Awareness

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

• Currently pursuing a high school diploma with some science coursework.
• 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.

Classified Title: Laboratory Aide 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Laboratory Aide - Summer (Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/01/CA  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.25 HRLY ($3,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Sunday-Saturday; 8:30am-5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM MBG Molecular Biology and Genetics   
Personnel area: School of Medicine