Laboratory Coordinator (Zanvyl Krieger Mind Brain Institute)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 43,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to manage laboratory operations with a focus on administrative coordination at the Mind Brain Institute, Homewood Campus in Baltimore. The role includes tracking daily activities, maintaining records, equipment upkeep, procurement, and budget monitoring.

A high school diploma and at least one year of related laboratory experience are required, with additional education encouraged.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
One year of related laboratory experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience per the institution's equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

Track day-to-day laboratory operations and schedule/maintain equipment records.
Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
Monitor inventory of supplies and place replenishment orders.
Perform lab maintenance and vendor coordination.
Assemble, test, calibrate, clean, and minor repairs of standard lab equipment.
Track budget and grant expenditures and ensure appropriate charging.
Order laboratory animals, reagents, and supplies per funding guidelines.
Process orders and invoices under admin/finance supervision.
Adhere to EH&S guidelines and coordinate training to ensure compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget Management

Data Management

Experimentation

Grants and Contracts Management

Inventory Control

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Procurement

Scientific Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are seeking a Laboratory Coordinator who will coordinate 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.

Preferred Qualifications