Laboratory Technician (Mechanical Engineering)

Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University

Other Engineering · Part-time

Baltimore, MD, USA

USD 15.8-23.85 / hour

Posted on Oct 6, 2026

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