Lab Tech I

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD - Core Lab

Full Time/Night Shift: Monday-Friday - 11pm-7:30am

Weekends rotating

Position Summary: This role focuses primarily on scanning histology slides using advanced digital pathology systems to support clinical operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable with computer-based systems, highly detail‑oriented, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a high‑throughput environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate digital slide scanners to convert glass slides into high-resolution digital images.
• Perform quality checks on scanned images to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Organize and upload scanned slides into the digital pathology platform.
• Maintain proper documentation of scanned cases and workflows.
• Assist with troubleshooting scanner issues and coordinating maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with histology staff to meet laboratory needs.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent including high school level coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Work Experience:

• No experience required (some experience, preferably lab experience is helpful). Computer and data entry, retrieval and/or review skills are required.
• Basic understanding of histology and microscopy is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately.
• Comfortable working with computers and imaging software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• No certification required

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.09/hour - Maximum 29.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.