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Requisition ID:  116184

Lab Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) seeks a detailed oriented Lab Coordinator to work within the Mind Brain Institute under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and supports neuroscience research projects involving neurophysiological and behavioral study in non-human primates.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Acclimation and behavioral training of non-human primates (NHP).
  • Prepare and assist in aseptic surgeries for implantation of surgical and recording implants in NHP.
  • Assure regulatory compliance, including regulations related to animal research and chemical safety, including assistance with the training and orientation of new students and other research staff in the laboratory.
  • Train new students and other research staff regarding the safety in handling NHP.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies in the laboratory. Track expenses and purchases of laboratory supplies.
  • Perform preliminary data analysis.
  • Monitor NHP for potential illness/injury/distress and notify veterinary staff when appropriate.
  • Weigh and administer drugs, oversee environmental enrichment for NHP, and coordinates related activity with other members of the lab.
  • Performing specialized and routine procedures.
  • Behavioral training of NHPs, assisting during aseptic surgeries.
  • Maintaining equipment.
  • Managing DEA requirements.
  • Monitoring NHP for illness/injury/distress and notifying veterinarian when appropriate.
  • Ensuring enrichment for NHP.
  • Assisting with other lab duties, such as supply and equipment inventory, and ordering, and providing documents/information as needed to the business office.
  • Coordinate with the department business office and other university offices as needed.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Windows-based word processing, internet, and spreadsheet.
  • Ability to work independently, as a team member, and under direct supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with a diverse research staff and with confidential materials.
  • Ability to follow protocols, policies and procedures and respond appropriately when presented with novel situations.
  • Demonstrated excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent and some college coursework in the Biological Sciences.
  • One year of related laboratory experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering preferred.

 

 

Classified Title: Laboratory Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Lab Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday through Friday / hours may vary 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Mind Brain Institute  
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.

Background Checks
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.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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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