We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will spend 75% or more of effort/time dedicated to a research project computationally investigating the role of the tumor immuno microenvironment on acral melanoma initiation, progression and therapy resistance. 25% or less of effort/time dedicated to laboratory maintenance to support the general research activities in the laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The research project (75%)

• Will require basic science, translational research knowledge and problem-solving skills, in addition to reading of the relevant literature.

• The candidate will be trained by Dr. Vito Rebecca and more senior lab members to perform experiments required by the project.

• These experiments will involve mouse work, genetic silencing approaches, sequencing, and other cell and molecular biology techniques.

• The candidate will meet regularly with Dr. Vito Rebecca to plan experiments and discuss results, and he/she will also be expected to present his/her data at group meetings.

The laboratory support (25%)

• Activities include preparing solutions and media following standard formulas and procedures, preparing drug stocks, ordering of supplies, and maintaining mice.

• Laboratory maintenance also includes maintaining lab organization, arranging for repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and complying with biohazard safety standards.

Materials, Machines and/or Equipment used on the job

• Balances

• pH meters

• Centrifuges

• Electrophoresis system

• Microscopes

• UV and visible spectroscopy

• Incubators for growing fungal and bacterial cultures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

• Some undergraduate coursework preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computational Biology or equivalent coursework.

• Prior lab research experience at the graduate level and/or beyond. Prior experience working with computational analysis, sequencing, mice, microscopy and/or basic molecular biology desirable.

• Programming knowledge.

Classified Title: Laboratory Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 HRLY ($35,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: ​​​​​​​Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

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.