Description

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