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We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join Kannan’s Laboratory at the Center for Nanomedicine in Wilmer Eye Institute. The Laboratory Technician will perform routine lab processes and follow routine protocols under close supervision to maintain the general laboratory. He/She will work with all members of the lab and will assist in chemical synthesis and validation of dendrimer nanoparticle-drug conjugates for pain and mental health applications as well as in general laboratory maintenance under Biosafety levels 1 and 2.

The applicant will be responsible for general maintenance of the laboratory and follow good laboratory practice and reasonable housekeeping procedures by standard operating procedures and health, safety, and environmental policies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments, which may include chemical synthesis and validation of dendrimer nanoparticle-drug conjugates for pain and mental health applications, basic tissue culture, basic molecular biology, basic microbiology or other techniques in which they will be trained under Biosafety Levels 1 and 2 conditions.

• Maintain an organized, detailed record of experimental data.

• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies.

• Will handle hazardous and bio-hazardous material under Biosafety Levels 1 and 2 conditions.

• Interact with faculty, lab and administrative staff, students and postdoctoral fellows.

• Meet weekly with designated laboratory staff to review recent data, troubleshoot current experiments, review new experimental protocols and prioritize new experiments.

• Demonstrate organization, curiosity, problem solving, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent with some science coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.

• Training Certificate from Technical Institute preferred.

• Certificate from technical institute or internship experience preferred.

Classified Title: Laboratory Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​Nanomedicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.