Laboratory Coordinator (Zanvyl Krieger Mind Brain Institute)

The Laboratory Coordinator will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory, focusing on administrative coordination, equipment management, inventory control, budgeting, and compliance with safety and grant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Track day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory and schedule/maintain records of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare, test, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and place orders to replenish as necessary.
• Perform laboratory maintenance, including cleaning, 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 appropriate charging, and adhere to grant stipulations.
• Order laboratory animals, reagents, and other supplies for experiments based on funding guidelines.
• Process orders, invoices, and perform related administrative/clerical duties under the direction of administrative/finance personnel.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety guidelines, coordinate training, and monitor compliance.
• 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 per the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some coursework in the biological sciences.

Technical Skills

• Budget Management – Awareness
• Data Management and Analytics – Awareness
• Experimentation – Awareness
• Grants and Contracts Management – Awareness
• Inventory Control – Awareness
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance – Awareness
• Procurement – Awareness
• Scientific Interpretation and Consultation – Awareness

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 – $24.35 – $31.05 HRLY (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; occasional weekends may be required.

Location: Homewood Campus, Mind Brain Institute (Zanvyl Krieger). Classified Title: Laboratory Coordinator. Employee group: Full Time. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.