KSAS Laboratory Technician (Biology)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University seeks a Laboratory Technician in the Andersen Lab, Biology Department, on the Homewood Campus. The role involves performing routine lab processes under close supervision and helping with supply ordering and maintenance.

Responsibilities include operating standard equipment, preparing solutions, handling nematodes, and assisting with genome projects. This is a grant-funded position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or graduation equivalent required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience under the university policy.
Experience with nematodes and microinjection is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate standard laboratory equipment.
Use standard procedures for routine lab tests and prep techniques.
Assist with maintenance, prepare solutions, and order supplies.
Identify and report problems in routine lab processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Microinjection for transgenesis or genome editing.

Skills

Inventory control

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Laboratory safety

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Record keeping

Solution preparation & programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Apple products

PC products

Job description

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.

In addition to the duties described above

Microinjection for transgenesis or genome editing.

This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with nematodes (e.g., Caenorhabditis elegans) and microinjection for transgenesis or genome editing is preferred but not necessary.
Familiarity with Apple or PC products is necessary.

Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency