Senior Lab Operations Lead, Materials Characterization

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,300 - 72,300; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Laboratory Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the Sample Preparation Laboratory within the MCP facility.

You will maintain equipment and infrastructure, coordinate maintenance, manage supplies, support users, and ensure a safe and efficient research environment. Responsibilities include assisting with staff guidance, developing procedures, overseeing usage guidance for researchers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field is required.
• Three years of related experience required; equivalency may apply per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, calibrate, clean, and repair equipment; handle highly sensitive lab equipment.
• Coordinate staff hiring and performance management as needed.
• Work independently on experiments and determine setup to reach results.
• Interpret results from controls and evaluate data.
• Contribute to budget preparation and forecasting; track expenditures.

Skills

Budget management

Grants and contracts management

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Laboratory safety

Procurement

Scientific interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Laboratory Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the Sample Preparation Laboratory within the MCP facility.

You will maintain equipment and infrastructure, coordinate maintenance, manage supplies, support users, and ensure a safe and efficient research environment. Responsibilities include assisting with staff guidance, developing procedures, overseeing usage guidance for researchers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.