Perform routine lab processes. Follow routine protocols under close supervision. Operate standard equipment; use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.
Responsibilities:
Maintain breeding colony of multiple mouse strains, including record keeping and genotyping.
Inject animals and harvest primary tissue specimens according to protocols
Aid manager with laboratory support related tasks and biosafety adherence.
Basic cell culture work including isolation and culture of primary cells, maintenance of immortalized cell lines and cell counting.
Molecular Biology techniques like western blot, protein purification, RNA/ DNA extraction, western blotting, ELISA, gene knock-in or out, transfection and transformation.
Flow cytometry analysis of lung immune cells.
Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist with organizing materials for publication or presentation
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent communication skills
Computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office and Prism
Ability to perform multiple tasks independently
Highly organized and motivated
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED with some science coursework. Training Certificate from Technical Institute preferred.
Experience in basic laboratory procedures required. Certificate from technical institute or internship experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in one of the biological sciences, immunology, molecular biology or related area, or equivalent years of relevant lab experience.
Classified Title: Laboratory Technician Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F, 8-4 Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: SOM DOM Department of Medicine Personnel area: School of Medicine
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