"Laboratory Manager (Department of Epidemiology)"

Laboratory Manager (Department of Epidemiology)

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for the scientific and administrative activities of one or more related laboratories. The Laboratory Manager applies extensive knowledge of the laboratory's research interests to meet the overall objectives. Partners with Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, design, conduct, and manage research projects.
• Coordinate own objectives and those of laboratory team members.
• Supervise data collection and verification using related specialized skills and knowledge.
• Manage staff including involvement in training, oversight, hiring, and performance management.
• Serve as a resource for all faculty, learners, and staff working in the laboratory.
• Responsible for facility related issues and management of projects, e.g., lab renovations, equipment purchases, work with contractors, associated costs, etc.
• Approve significant grant expenditures and approve significant equipment purchases in collaboration with PI(s) and finance staff.
• Create and implement new protocols, oversee assay validations in conjunction with PI(s).
• Responsible for overall operational elements of laboratory under general supervision of faculty researchers.
• Responsible for systems used to track and analyze results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory.
• Experience with grants preparation and administration.
• Experience with virus neutralization assays and virology laboratory methods.
• Experience with coordination of administrative aspects of a lab (coordination of wet lab and members of lab focused on analysis, coordination of reporting, budgets, and other aspects of research administration.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Assay Development and Validation - Advanced
• Data Management and Analytics - Advanced
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Advanced
• Project Management - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Scientific Interpretation and Consultation - Advanced
• Staff Training and Development - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Job Details

Classified Title: Laboratory Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health