Laboratory Aide - Summer (Institute for Computational Medicine)

We are seeking a Laboratory Aide - Summer that carries 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 and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 (Institute for Computational Medicine)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/01/CA
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Institute for Computational Medicine
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering