Location: Baltimore,MD, USA
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:
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.
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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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