Laboratory Coordinator (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,574,000 - 88,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to manage laboratory operations with a focus on administrative coordination. The role requires tracking day-to-day activities, maintaining equipment records, and coordinating with vendors.

Responsibilities include equipment testing, inventory control, and processing orders and invoices under supervision. Adherence to EH&S guidelines and training coordination are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of related laboratory experience.
• Education may substitute for experience per JHU policy.

Responsibilities

• Track day-to-day laboratory operations and schedule/maintain equipment records.
• Prepare, test, and maintain standard lab equipment.
• Monitor inventory and place orders to replenish supplies.
• Perform lab maintenance, cleaning, and vendor negotiations.
• Assemble, test, calibrate, and repair standard lab equipment as needed.
• Track budgets and grant expenditures; ensure charges comply with grant rules.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Record keeping

Vendor coordination

Budget tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Equipment calibration

Invoicing / procurement

Job description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator who coordinates operations of the laboratory with an emphasis on administrative coordination.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Track day-to-day operations of laboratory, schedule and maintain records of equipment/facility.


• Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.


• Monitor inventory of supplies and place orders to replenish as necessary.


• Perform laboratory maintenance, e.g. cleaning and/or purchasing equipment and supplies and working with vendors.


• Assemble, test, calibrate, clean, and make minor repairs to standard lab equipment.


• Track budget and grant expenditures, ensure appropriateness of charge and adherence to grant stipulations.


• Order laboratory animals, reagents, and other supplies for experiments based on funding guidelines.


• Process orders, invoices, and perform other related administrative/clerical duties under the direction of administrative/finance personnel.


• Adhere to environmental health and safety guidelines for lab, coordinate training, monitor and ensure compliance with guidelines.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.


• One year of related laboratory experience.


• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Laboratory Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($30,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Day Shift
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Ortho Bayview
Personnel area: School of Medicine