Laboratory Manager

General Summary/Purpose:

The Laboratory Manager has operational oversight of assigned laboratories. Performs complex and routine experiments, develops and implements assays, protocols and operating procedures. Monitors adherence to JHU and departmental and animal use and care policies and procedures. Provide supervision and technical assistance to research study staff on all aspects of laboratory operations, animal procedures and welfare, data collection, data management, and analysis with a high level of independence and minimal supervision. Responsible for Institutional Review Boards (IRB) matters, including communications with the IRB and coordinating the maintenance of study regulatory files and site visits with sponsorsManges preparation of reports and work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and study investigators to provide data for manuscripts and funding applications. Responsible for the efficient utilization of assigned resources and for planning future research and development, staffing, equipment and space. Develops capital and operating budget requirements designed to meet current and future needs of the laboratories.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, orients, trains, and develops staff of assigned laboratories. Plans, coordinates staffing patterns to effectively and efficiently support the department. Insures training and compliance of anyone working in the laboratory.
• Participates in the specification, design, implementation, and modification of projects related to assigned labs. Prepares test plan data to ensure quality and integrity. Oversees and participates in study record management and data collection. Assists with preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, abstracts, invention disclosures, presentations, and funding applications. Performs complex and routine testing; following both established and new protocols. As a translational immunology lab, it is preferable if the applicant is familiar with: 1) routine sterile cell culture; 2) flow cytometry; 3) protein analysis and purification; 4) molecular biology and 5) animal handling.
• Responsible for compliance and audit preparation of assigned laboratory area for IRB, ACUC, CLIA, CAP, The Joint Commission, and/or other regulatory reviews. Coordinates and maintains all regulatory binders, logs and audits.
• Operates, troubleshoots, and performs preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment related to this specialty. Orders supplies and acquisition of equipment and procurement of service contracts.
• Supports and trainss staff, students, residents and others. Serve as a resource for investigators and collaborators.
• Organizes, and leads assigned meetings. Attends meetings (including national), as required.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• 5 years related laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with related graduate research, may substitute for some experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Experience in a related laboratory carrying out cell and molecular biology methods. Experience in mouse animal models.
• Supervisory experience

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment in a specialty lab.
• Computer competency is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Experience supervising others. Experience coordinating, conducting and managing studies.
• Experience with IRB and ACUC regulatory matters.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits 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.

Classified Title:Laboratory Manager
Working Title: Laboratory Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range:$52,495 - $72,210
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10003063-SOM Pat Surgical Pathology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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