About this role
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is looking for a Laboratory Technician to assist with 10 hours of departmental lab and facilities management. The Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory processes and follows routine protocols under close supervision.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate standard equipment.
- Use standard procedures for specific laboratory tests and preparation techniques.
- Assist with laboratory maintenance, prepare solutions, and order supplies.
- Identify and report problems in the completion of routine lab processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some science coursework and/or training certificate from a technical institute.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Inventory Control - Awareness
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness
- Laboratory Safety - Awareness
- Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Awareness
- Record Keeping - Awareness
- Solution Preparation and Equipment Programming - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Laboratory Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F, up to 10 hrs wkly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering