Laboratory Manager (Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology) Baltimore, MD, United States Posted 10 hours ago

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Laboratory Manager (Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122573Date CreatedSeptember 25, 2026Job FamilyResearchJob SubfamilyLab ResearchJob FunctionResearchExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:30am05pmWorksite04-MD:School of Medicine CampusWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

The Hopper Lab is seeking a Laboratory Manager who is 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.

In addition to the duties above

• Provide support to teams within the Hopper lab conducting research across multiple Hopkins campuses related to animal behavior, cognition, and welfare.
• Coordinate, and participate with, research activities, including planning lab meetings, coordinating data collection, onboarding and supervising students and veterinary fellows, and overseeing data management, curation, and analysis.
• Track nonhuman primate breeding colony census and produce regular reports on breeding production, population structure, and other colony and clinical data reports to inform research operations and for regularory and grant reporting purposes.
• Collect data on, and manage electronic data records for, a variety of research animal species including nonhuman primates, swine, and dogs.
• Provide administrative assistance, including ordering supplies, coordinating with vendors, writing/reviewing SOPs, and preparing research protocols.

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
• Excellent driving record

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• 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.

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Classified Title: Laboratory Manager   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $57,195 - $100,040 Annually ($78,620 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am05pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Comp Med Comparative Pathology   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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