Laboratory Manager (Neurology)

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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Assist the study Principal Investigator (PI) in communications with Johns Hopkins Office of Research Administration (ORA) for contracting, agreements, and managing relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Assist with the maintenance of a centralized listing of past, active, and future clinical research projects.
• Develop and update/maintain study documents including protocols, amendments, case report forms, SOPs, lab manuals, training documents and regulatory materials using an electronic lab notebook (Benchling).
• Maintain the biospecimen inventory housed in -80C freezers using Lockbox LIMS and freezer monitoring using a wireless remote temperature monitoring system
• Maintain and update the clinical registry using the electronic data capture system - REDCap.
• Supervises and maintain lab inventory levels of reagents, kits and chemicals.
• Hire and supervise research staff including research technologists, research coordinators, research specialists, graduate and undergraduate students.
• Supervise staff and assist PI as needed on IRB and Office of Research Administration submissions to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with ORA in budget development with sponsors.
• Submit reimbursements on behalf of the PI
• In collaboration with the Neurology grants team, assist with drafting budgets and subcontracts and supporting documents for grant submission.

• 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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory

• Master's degree, with related graduate research.
• Experience in phlebotomy.
• Experience in histopathology techniques and microscopy.
• Proficiency in the use of common software applications including databases (REDCap, etc.), regulatory applications (eIRB, etc.), clinical computer systems (Epic, etc.), spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Experience in budget generation, contractual process and financial management of clinical trials preferred.
• Proficiency in writing SOPs, technical and programmatic reports.

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.

Classified Title: Laboratory Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($76,700 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Neuro Hydrocephalus
Personnel area: School of Medicine