Laboratory Operations Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Biological Sciences Group (QLA), located within the Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS), is committed to APL's mission to provide critical contributions to critical challenges. We are seeking a laboratory operations coordinator to provide a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers a safe and effective biological and chemical laboratory environment in our Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS). We are a hard-working team who love taking on ambitious, multi-disciplinary problems that often require expertise across scientific disciplines and engineering approaches. We believe in strong and collaborative relationships, and we strive to foster a work environment of safety, trust, confidence, teamwork, and accountability. As Laboratory Operations Coordinator, you will serve as an integral member of the group, contributing to general lab organization, serving as a resource to staff for managing workflows, managing inventory, and ensuring instrument performance through rigorous maintenance schedules. You will use your excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to keep processes running efficiently across facilities, coordinating service contracts, ordering consumables, and optimizing facility function.

Requirements

Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Have 1+ years of experience in a biological and/or chemical laboratory.
Have experience operating and troubleshooting a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation.
Have experience in environmental health, occupational health, occupational (or industrial) safety, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Have experience preparing written reports detailing test results.
Are self-motivated and demonstrate initiative and flexibility when working in a team environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Are proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have technical school training.
Have an Associate’s Degree and 5+ years of professional experience in the Biological Sciences or relevant field.
Have 5+ years of experience managing a biology, chemistry or related laboratory.
Are able to create operating procedures and are organized in a laboratory or field setting.
Have a proven track record of successfully developing laboratory protocols and procedures.
Have experience with property inventory systems.
Have certifications as Certified Biosafety Professional (CBSP) or related.
Are able to travel occasionally to participate in field tests.
Have an active SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of numerous laboratories including BSL2/BSL2+, chemical, and, health engineering and human performance assessment facilities.
Organize equipment maintenance and service contracts.
Support general procurement needs.
Coordinate closely with the APL environmental health and safety office and group staff to ensure best safety practices are being implemented across the laboratories.
Develop new or revised procedures to optimize the function of the laboratories to enable multi-disciplinary work
Facilitate a culture that promotes safety.