Sr. Laboratory Coordinator

• The successful candidate will be held solely accountable by Principal Investigator for all laboratory functions at both on-campus and off-campus sites.
• Responsible for the coordination of all activities in a systems neuroscience laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.
• The laboratory is active in two research areas: 1) behavioral testing of auditory perception and 2) neurophysiological investigations of auditory processing.
• Additionally, the laboratory maintains two animal breeding colonies.
• Responsible for orientation and training of new and temporary laboratory personnel in general duties, protocol specific laboratory skills, and equipment usage.
• Maintain animal breeding colonies.
• Keep track of animal weights & health records, inspect animals' health, administer physical exams and medications, injections, blood draws, etc.
• Will communicate and coordinate findings with veterinarians and Animal Resources staff to maintain good husbandry procedures, address colony needs and all animal issues.
• Work as an integral member of the research team overseeing researchers’ procedures for handling, injecting, and surgically preparing animals.
• Assist researchers in transporting animals, preparing experimental apparatus, inspecting and maintaining animals’ health, and other tasks as necessary for behavioral and/or physiological experiments.
• Responsible for assisting researchers with preparation and conducting of sterile surgeries required by the research.
• Monitor anesthesia during surgeries, oversee the animal’s recovery from surgery, and provide post-operative care.
• Contribute to development of laboratory systems and methods.
• Prepare documentation of methods and procedures.
• Provide professional expertise in the creation and revision of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
• Oversee inventory of laboratory supplies, including intake of new orders, record keeping, and working with technicians to ensure timely ordering of supplies.
• Ensure compliance with the University’s suite of courses in laboratory safety, biohazard, and animal welfare.
• Demonstrate organization, problem solving, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Manage laboratory systems consistent with JHMI policies.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or related field required.
• Three (3) years of related experience required.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

JHU Equivalency Formula:18 graduate degree credits (semester hours) with related graduate research may substitute for one year of experience.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.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with Microsoft office suite.
• Must have concise, clear, and professional communication (both verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Willingness to work on some weekends and holidays for animal care related tasks.
• Must be willing to travel between animal colony sites (up to 3 miles).