Laboratory Manager (Molecular Microbiology & Immunology)

The O’Neal Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is recruiting a Laboratory Manager to support our work on tick-borne diseases. We use molecular, cellular, immunological, genetic, biochemical, and entomological approaches to understand fundamental interactions between ticks, tick-borne microbes, and mammalian hosts. The O’Neal Lab opened in September 2025, and ongoing projects involve arthropod immunology, mouse immunology, cell biology, immunometabolism, transcriptomics, and development of genetic tools in ticks.

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the scientific and administrative activities of one or more related laboratories. The Laboratory Manager applies extensive knowledge of the laboratory's research interests to meet the overall objectives. Partners with Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, design, conduct, and manage research projects.
Coordinate own objectives and those of laboratory team members.
Supervise data collection and verification using related specialized skills and knowledge.
Manage staff including involvement in training, oversight, hiring, and performance management.
Serve as a resource for all faculty, learners, and staff working in the laboratory.
Responsible for facility related issues and management of projects, e.g., lab renovations, equipment purchases, work with contractors, associated costs, etc.
Approve significant grant expenditures and approve significant equipment purchases in collaboration with PI(s) and finance staff.
Create and implement new protocols, oversee assay validations in conjunction with PI(s).
Responsible for overall operational elements of laboratory under general supervision of faculty researchers.
Responsible for systems used to track and analyze results.
Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

Be responsible for the scientific and administrative activities of the lab.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Perform managerial tasks and contribute to research.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
Five years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory.
Experience in microbiological techniques, flow cytometry, microscopy, tick-borne microbes, mouse handling, and/or tick handling.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Assay Development and Validation - Advanced
Data Management and Analytics - Advanced
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Advanced
Project Management - Advanced
Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Advanced
Staff Training and Development - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Laboratory Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: W Harry Feinstone Dpt Molec Mblgy Imlgy
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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 requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.

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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