The Johns Hopkins University
Laboratory Technician
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
We are seeking a
Laboratory Technician
to assist with large-animal resuscitation experiments, daily animal care, and maintenance of lab equipment. We anticipate there may be opportunities for bench research techniques and assays in the future.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe technician will conduct all swine laboratory activities in compliance with our Animal Care and Use Committee-approved protocols and safety protocols.Humanely caring for pigs including receiving, feeding, daily care, and post-operative monitoring.Assisting with experimental preparation and protocols including anesthetizing pigs, performing surgeries such as arterial and venous access, injecting medications, obtaining blood samples, performing cardiac arrest and resuscitation protocols.Sacrificing animals and processing tissues at experimental end points.Maintaining lab equipment and cleaning labware.Ordering/restocking laboratory supplies.Teaching surgical techniques related to experimental protocol and basic laboratory procedures to other technicians, research fellows, residents, and students.Performing data entry and ensuring complete and accurate database entry.Communicating with and assisting Principal Investigator in reviewing and managing study data.Preparing laboratory reagents necessary for tissue processing.Attending monthly lab meetings and giving oral updates on work.Attending courses in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, radioactive, flammable, corrosive and toxic materials.In the future, role will likely include some basic science techniques including ELISA assay and immunohistochemistry of tissue.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred QualificationsSome related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.Certificate from a technical institute or internship experience preferred.Some experience working with large animal models is preferred.Experience with ELISA and/or immunohistochemistry is helpful.Classified Title: Laboratory TechnicianRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CBStarting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($20,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Mon-Fri with possible weekend/evening hours depending on availabilityExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: SOM Ane PICUPersonnel area: School of Medicine
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Laboratory Technician
to assist with large-animal resuscitation experiments, daily animal care, and maintenance of lab equipment. We anticipate there may be opportunities for bench research techniques and assays in the future.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe technician will conduct all swine laboratory activities in compliance with our Animal Care and Use Committee-approved protocols and safety protocols.Humanely caring for pigs including receiving, feeding, daily care, and post-operative monitoring.Assisting with experimental preparation and protocols including anesthetizing pigs, performing surgeries such as arterial and venous access, injecting medications, obtaining blood samples, performing cardiac arrest and resuscitation protocols.Sacrificing animals and processing tissues at experimental end points.Maintaining lab equipment and cleaning labware.Ordering/restocking laboratory supplies.Teaching surgical techniques related to experimental protocol and basic laboratory procedures to other technicians, research fellows, residents, and students.Performing data entry and ensuring complete and accurate database entry.Communicating with and assisting Principal Investigator in reviewing and managing study data.Preparing laboratory reagents necessary for tissue processing.Attending monthly lab meetings and giving oral updates on work.Attending courses in safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, radioactive, flammable, corrosive and toxic materials.In the future, role will likely include some basic science techniques including ELISA assay and immunohistochemistry of tissue.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Preferred QualificationsSome related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.Certificate from a technical institute or internship experience preferred.Some experience working with large animal models is preferred.Experience with ELISA and/or immunohistochemistry is helpful.Classified Title: Laboratory TechnicianRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CBStarting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($20,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Mon-Fri with possible weekend/evening hours depending on availabilityExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: SOM Ane PICUPersonnel area: School of Medicine
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