Laboratory Assistant (Brain Science Institute)

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant as a Casual employee/trainee to assist in laboratory duties and techniques. The goal is to conduct and learn drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies of novel glutamine antagonists and D4 receptor ligands and LC/MS/MS bioanalysis techniques on novel analogs of dendrimer conjugated nsmase2 inhibitors

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate will perform experiments to understand solubility, metabolism and pharmacokinetics of the novel glutamine antagonist prodrugs.
• Under supervision of Jesse Alt and Rana Rais, candidate will be conducting and measuring aqueous solubility studies of the novel prodrugs.
• Candidate will also learn bioanalysis techniques on different tissues (plasma, brain, GI) following oral/iv administration of the compounds.
• Will be expected to conduct in vitro experiments to evaluate stability of the compounds.
• At the end of term, required to prepare reports for the work he/she conducts.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have some lab experience and strong scientific background with an emphasis on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics.

Classified Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Laboratory Assistant (Brain Science Institute)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($18.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: BSi NeuroTranslational Program
Personnel area: School of Medicine