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