Laboratory Technician – Mouse Research; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician - Mouse Research who will perform routine lab processes and follows routine protocols under close supervision.

• Operate standard equipment.
• Use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.
• Responsible for laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions, and ordering supplies.
• Identify and report problems in the completion of routine lab processes.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

In addition to the duties described above

• Routinely handle mice and perform therapy studies on mice.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• 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.

• Some science coursework and/or training certificate from a technical institute.
• One year of laboratory research experience with handling mice (for example, injecting mice, treating mice).
• Prior experience working with microscopy and/or basic molecular biology is desirable.

• Inventory Control - Awareness
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness
• Laboratory Safety - Awareness
• Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness
• Record Keeping - Awareness
• Solution Preparation and Equipment Programming - Awareness

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

Classified

Title:

Laboratory Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

School of Public Health

Department name:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Personnel area:
School of Public Health

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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Education and Experience Equivalency

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 Completing Studies

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.

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