We are seeking a casual Laboratory Assistant to assist in laboratory duties and techniques. The goal is to conduct and learn pharmacological efficacy studies of novel nSMase2 inhibitors with techniques including animal behavioral assessments, ELISA, immunostaining, and immunoblotting.

SpecificDuties & Responsibilities

• Candidate will perform experiments to understand animal behavioral assessments of the novel nSMase2 inhibitors.
• Under the supervision of Meixiang Huang, the candidate will be conducting conventional behavior experiments like open-field, NORT.
• Candidate will also learn and conduct immunostaining and immunoblotting techniques.
• Will be expected to conduct quantitative immunoassay like ELISA.
• At the end of term, required to prepare reports for the work he/she conducts.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• College Student - Undergrad or Graduate.
  
  

• Must have some lab experience and a strong scientific background with an emphasis in the field of biology.

Classified Title: Laboratory Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 HRLY ($19.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M,W 9am-5pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: BSi NeuroTranslational Program
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

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