John Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins Materials Characterization and Processing (MCP) facility is seeking a Sr. Laboratory Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of its Sample Preparation Laboratory. The position is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and infrastructure, coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs, managing laboratory supplies, supporting users, and ensuring a safe and efficient research environment.

The Sr. Laboratory Coordinator coordinates operations of the laboratory with responsibility for administrative and scientific activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, calibrate, clean and/or make minor repairs to equipment including specialized, highly sensitive and unique laboratory equipment requiring specialized knowledge and skill.
• May help manage staff including recommendations for hiring and performance management.
• Work independently on experiments of own design and determine set-up to reach end results.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to interpret results, e.g. read controls, and evaluate results.
• Contribute to budget preparation and forecasting.
• Track budget and grant expenditures; ensure appropriate charges and adherence to grant stipulations.
• Order laboratory animals, unique reagents, and/or other supplies for experiments based on grant guidelines.
• May design databases to appropriately track results.
• Perform basic data analysis.
• Adhere to and monitor environmental health and safety standards and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training to MCP staff and users, including faculty, students, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Assist with laboratory operations, equipment use, and user guidance.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of facility operations and user services.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Three 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related STEM discipline.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Management: Developing.
• Grants and Contracts Management: Developing.
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance: Developing.
• Laboratory Safety: Developing.
• Procurement: Developing.
• Scientific Interpretation and Consultation: Awareness.

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Laboratory Coordinator (Materials Characterization and Processing)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hrs wkly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Homewood

Department name: MSE Administrative

Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

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

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

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