Laboratory Aide - Intern (SOM, Pediatric Stanley Neurovirology)

**Affiliated Office Address** Baltimore, MD, United States

**Requisition ID** 121781

**Date Created** July 09, 2026

**Job Family** Research

**Job Subfamily** Lab Research

**Job Function** Health Care

**Exempt Status** Non-Exempt

**Shift Type** Casual / On Call

**Schedule** M-F; days/times will vary

**Worksite** 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus

**Work Modality** On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

**Department** School of Medicine, Pediatric Stanley Neurovirology

**Role** School of Medicine, Pediatric Stanley Neurovirology is seeking a Laboratory Aide (Intern) to carry out experiments under close supervision of a faculty investigator, senior technician, or postdoctoral fellow in a laboratory and follow routine protocols under close supervision.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities** - Use basic science knowledge to learn techniques and methods of the lab. - Perform laboratory tests and/or experiments following established procedures or protocols. - Operate laboratory equipment and instruments. - Develop a basic tracking database/spreadsheet based on study requirements utilizing Excel, Access, or similar software applications. - Maintain accurate and detailed records, present data summaries, identify and resolve common problems, and use basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects. - Use basic laboratory skills, processing, storing, labeling, and identifying study samples. - Maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment. - Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications** Currently pursuing a high school diploma with some science coursework

**Classified Title** Laboratory Aide

**Role/Level/Range** ACRO37.5/01/CA

**Starting Salary Range** $15.00 - $20.25 HRLY ($20.00 targeted; Commensurate w/experience)

**Employee Group** Casual / On Call

**Schedule** M-F; days/times will vary

**FLSA Status** Non-Exempt

**Location** School of Medicine Campus

**Department Name** SOM Ped Stanley Neurovirology

**Personnel Area** School of Medicine

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