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Job Req ID:  113831

Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor. The position requires working knowledge of applicable laboratory procedures, tests, techniques and terminology. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: conducting experiments, collecting, summarizing and reporting data.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all autoclaving and dishwashing needs for the Stanley Division. This includes but is not limited to: pick up of dirty glassware from labs, washing & sterilizing glassware, delivery to original labs, autoclaving and disposal of waste according to HSE policies, sterilization of instruments and liquids as requested. Responsible for calling for service of autoclave and dishwasher.
  • Establish and maintain the ultralow freezer inventory of human sera and tissue (117+ Studies). This includes organizing and keeping track of the contents of 6 freezers (soon to be 7), establishing and maintaining an Excel spreadsheet database outlining the location of all studies, retrieving samples for Division faculty/staff as requested.
  • Dispense and dilute human serum samples as new Studies arrive.
  • Perform routine ELISA assays on new Study samples using commercial kits.
  • Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques, as necessary for performing ELISA or other serological assays, gained through previous training and experience.
  • Must understand general concepts of ELISA/serological assays and applies basic skills learned through training and experience to implement assigned projects, and to identify and troubleshoot situations needing special attention or ask for help when unable to troubleshoot.
  • Follow established procedures or protocols and utilize aseptic technique to perform ELISA assays or other serological tests.
  • Collect data and monitor data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. Electronically send data for posting as required by Division protocol. Maintains appropriate documentation of experiments.
  • Develop and maintain Stanley labs’ Supply room inventory.
  • Keep current on annual blood-borne pathogens exposure training and rigorously follows proper handling procedures for human tissues (e.g., serum) as well as general laboratory safety rules.
  • Monitor inventory levels, order materials and supplies in accordance with established Division policies and procedures, count and store supplies upon receipt.
  • Assist any Division faculty or staff member as requested.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or related field preferred.
  • High School diploma or GED and 5+ years’ relevant laboratory experience may be substituted for B.S.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Three or more years experience in performing ELISA/serological assays and handling human serum.

 

 

Classified Title: Laboratory Technician 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY ($43,200 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Ped Stanley Neurovirology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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