Laboratory Manager

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to join the Kebschull lab, an exciting and fast-paced Molecular Neuroscience Laboratory in Biomedical Engineering. The laboratory is active in two research areas: 1) development of new viral and sequencing tools to map brain circuits and 2) understanding changes to neuronal circuits across evolution and disease. To do so the laboratory uses molecular biology and synthetic biology approaches and maintains a mouse breeding colony and a zebra finch colony.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 molecular neuroscience laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.
• 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.
• Responsible for compliance and audit preparation of assigned laboratory area for IRB, ACUC, 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 trains 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.
• Maintain mouse breeding colonies.
• Keep track of animal weights & health records, etc.
• Will communicate and coordinate findings with veterinarians and Animal Resources staff to maintain good husbandry procedures, address colony needs and all animal issues.
• Reform surgeries to trace neuronal circuits.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Special knowledge, Skills, & 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.
• Experience in molecular biology.
• Experience with working with mice.
• Experience in lab management.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
• Five (5) years related experience, including proven technical knowledge and laboratory experience.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Laboratory Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $54,080-$74,390-$94,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM BME Neurosci and Neuroengineering
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. 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.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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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