Job Description

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician who will spend a majority of effort/time dedicated to a research project.  This will include investigating the role of the DNA repair and nucleotide metabolism in prostate cancer disparities. As well as being dedicated to laboratory maintenance and experimental assistance to support the general research activities in the laboratory.

• Mouse handling and treatment experience.
• Basic science techniques.
• Translational research knowledge.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Reading of the relevant literature.
• The candidate will be trained by Dr. Kimiko Krieger and senior lab members to perform experiments required by the project.
• These experiments will involve mouse work, cell culture, genetic silencing approaches, genetic cloning of DNA plasmids, gel and protein electrophoresis, immunofluorescence microscopy, and other cell and molecular biology techniques.
• The candidate will meet regularly with Dr. Krieger to plan experiments and discuss results, and he/she will also be expected to present his/her data at group meetings.

• Preparing solutions and media following standard formulas and procedures.
• Preparing buffers, reagents, and drug stocks.
• Ordering of supplies.
• Maintaining mice.

• Maintaining lab organization.
• Arranging for repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Complying with biohazard safety standards.

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

• One to two years of laboratory research experience.
• Prior experience working with mice, microscopy and/or basic molecular biology is desirable.
• Certificate from technical institute or internship experience.

• Training Certificate from Technical Institute.

Classified Title: Laboratory Technician 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am ? 5 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: ???????Biochemistry and Molecular Biology  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal ... timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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