-Work independently on defined experiments (e.g., set up, scheduling, data acquisition) and report on the findings to the PI. -Have a general understanding of the research lab's mission. -Process human, animal, and environmental samples (blood, saliva, wastewater) for scientific studies. -Prioritize own workload, managing multiple priorities to defined deadlines. -Writing and assisting PI with manuscripts, specifically related to methods/results/figure generation. -Oversee day to day lab operations. -Participate in lab meetings and/or other seminars/meetings. -Ensure lab is clean and tidy. -Place orders for materials and supplies, negotiating with vendors, and cost analysis of research projects. -Work with the EEB business office to ensure laboratory expenses are being appropriately charged to sponsored accounts and track expenses levels to ensure research expenses stay within awarded budgets. -Monitor inventory of laboratory supplies. -Administer lab safety programs and train and monitor laboratory members needed to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations; Set environmental health and safety standards and policy; oversee and maintain documentation of safety standard operating procedures. -Serve as a source of knowledge and provide training laboratory procedures. -Manage and prepare laboratory for yearly inspections for biosafety and other regulatory review processes. -Order laboratory reagents, specialized primers, and other unique reagents for experiments based on grant guidelines and experimental data. -Serve as a representative of Worobey lab, interacting with Faculty, lab and administrative staff, students, internal and external collaborators, post-doctoral fellows and outside vendors. -Receive calls after routine work hours from post-doctoral fellows with questions or lab emergencies. -Respond to off hours calls related to equipment malfunction and potentially be required to report to work to address such issues outside of standard workday. Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: -Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. -Excellent organizational and time management skills. -Independent and self-motivated. -Highly organized and detail oriented. -Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills. -Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures. Special skills: Phage display, diagnostics development, particularly lateral flow immunoassays and microfluidics, flow cytometry, therapeutics development, particularly monoclonal antibodies, cell culture and virology techniques. Additional Requirements: -Must adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information. -Employee will be required to complete specific training related to HIPAA, human subjects research, biosafety, and other specified training courses as the position requires. -Understands the importance/impact of data integrity in terms of patients, study results, costs, quality of service and scientific research in general. -Regular contact with physicians, collaborators, vendors, and administrative personnel and patients requires the use of good judgment, tact and sensitivity. -Basic knowledge of operating a personal computer to access email, utilize electronic calendar systems and databases, and use of basic computer software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe). -Prior knowledge or willingness to learn how to use Hopkins based systems such as EPIC, CRMS, etc. that are integral pieces of the medical and medical research enterprise at JHMI. |