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We are seeking a Sr. Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for managing the overall operation of the Viral Hepatitis Research Laboratory. The individual will work with the twelve (12) Principal Investigators of the lab to manage, supervise, and conduct the required components of the Viral Hepatitis Research Laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervision of technicians, post-doctoral fellows, and students; assigns and coordinates tasks in partnership with PIs; assesses productivity/performance; monitors interval work attendance for all lab personnel.
  • Supervises training of all lab personnel in relevant assays and techniques required for research projects; supervises re-training and/or maintenance of training for all lab personnel
  • Demonstrates technical laboratory skills to allow insights into training and trouble shooting.
  • Has extensive knowledge of virology and related research methods.
  • Collaborate with the Principal Investigators to oversee scientific management of the research laboratory including projects utilizing human tissue specimens.
  • Supervises daily lab operations.
  • Repository management.
  • Supervises freezer and liquid nitrogen tank maintenance, troubleshooting, contracts-service, and ad hoc contingencies.
  • Develop plans to accomplish work operations and objectives; arrange and assign work to use resources efficiently. Plan, develop and execute research operations; arrange and assign work to best use research project funds.
  • Manages external lab contracts (including billing) and supervises completion of the work requested in those contracts.
  • Achieve a high level of professional/scientific skill and/or knowledge in specific area(s) and keep up with current developments and trends in area(s) of expertise. Knowledge of scientific concepts, principles, practices and methods used to conduct or manage sound research; serves as a resource on technical and program-related issues for staff and others; knowledge of related technology, instruments and equipment.
  • Works with Principal Investigator(s) to design, conduct, and analyze scientific experiments and to help with manuscript and grant preparation.
  • Provide oversight of technical programs and administrative activities in the laboratory including quality assurance and safety programs; coordinates and manages facilities, equipment, supplies and related resources; monitors environmental risks and quality control; understands and complies with safety standards to maintain a safe environment.
  • Experience with testing and establishing new technologies in the lab.
  • Plan and monitor the use of expenditures to meet organizational objectives and compliance; prepares budget documents and reports; systematically plans and monitors research project expenditures.
  • Lab documentation: responsible for supervising lab record keeping and inspecting lab personnel record keeping maintaining clear standards.

Lab Maintenance

  • Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Maintain lab supplies, purchases, and related records.
  • Maintain records of attendance at regulatory/training sessions.
  • Maintain equipment service calls, contracts, and forms.
  • Track laboratory derived data and results.
  • Prepare for inspections.

Reports to

  • The PI leadership of the Viral Hepatitis Research Laboratory, as noted in the accompanying organizational chart.

Supervises

  • The research staff of the Viral Hepatitis Research Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Biology or related field required.
  • Minimum five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Laboratory experience in molecular and/or cell biology preferred.
  • Supervisory experience in laboratory research is highly preferred.
  • Acceptable candidates will have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and the ability to troubleshoot in past work or research experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities in the setting of a fast-paced research environment is preferred.

Classified Title: Sr. Laboratory Manager 

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME 

Starting Salary Range: Min $64,000 - Max $112,200 Annually ($88,100 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 

Employee group: Full Time 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 

Exempt Status: Exempt 

Location: School of Medicine Campus 

Department name: SOM DOM ID Hepatitis Center 

Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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.

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

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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. 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 on 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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