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Johns Hopkins University

Laboratory Assistant

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


We are seeking a casual

Laboratory Assistant

to assist in laboratory duties and techniques. The goal is to conduct and learn pharmacological efficacy studies of novel nSMase2 inhibitors with techniques including animal behavioral assessments, ELISA, immunostaining, and immunoblotting.

SpecificDuties & ResponsibilitiesCandidate will perform experiments to understand animal behavioral assessments of the novel nSMase2 inhibitors.Under the supervision of Meixiang Huang, the candidate will be conducting conventional behavior experiments like open-field, NORT.Candidate will also learn and conduct immunostaining and immunoblotting techniques.Will be expected to conduct quantitative immunoassay like ELISA.At the end of term, required to prepare reports for the work he/she conducts.Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsCollege Student - Undergrad or Graduate.

Preferred QualificationsMust have some lab experience and a strong scientific background with an emphasis in the field of biology.

Classified Title: Laboratory AssistantRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CAStarting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 HRLY ($19.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: M,W 9am-5pmExempt Status:Non-ExemptLocation:Hybrid/School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: BSi NeuroTranslational ProgramPersonnel area: School of Medicine