We are seeking a casual Laboratory Aide t o assist in laboratory duties and techniques. The goal is to participate and learn the planning of experiments and evaluating/interpreting test results utilizing knowledge of research laboratory procedures and practices.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which include iPSC cell culture, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and other basic molecular biology techniques.

• Uses various software applications, such as Excel spreadsheets, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.

• Participate in the organization and operation of the laboratory. Performs general lab maintenance duties. Will need to maintain excellent written records and electronic databases.

• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

• Understand and follow standard operating procedures for environmental sample collection.

• Understand and follow standard operating procedures for environmental sample collection, transport, storage, processing, and analysis using laboratory techniques and instruments

• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively pursuing High School Diploma or graduation equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title: Laboratory Aide

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 HRLY ($2,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: ​​​​​​​Environmental Health and Engineering

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.