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We are seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for our lab at Sibley Memorial Hospital, reporting to the Laboratory Manager or Program Manager. Responsible for the transport, processing and shipment of specimens. Will be expected to perform accessioning, processing, and shipping duties in a service laboratory with minimal supervision according to approved Study Compliance Instructions (SCI). Will be required to assist in multiple areas within SAC as needed.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows Good Laboratory Practices.

• Collects, processes, documents, stores and ships patient specimens according to Study Protocol.

• Helps organize and maintain the freezer inventory Is responsible for the shipment of day of collection and batched specimens.

• Performs internal transfers of specimens to labs within the Cancer Center.

• Troubleshoots samples that come to lab with missing information.

• Maintains samples processed in the appropriate database and barcodes all specimens processed.

• Assist in providing notification to study teams when a specific study’s processing or shipping supply inventories are low and in need of reorder.

• Assisting in query investigation and resolution.

• Assists in training new laboratory personnel for sample processing and shipment.

• Assists with equipment calibration documentation maintenance and ensures that all centrifuges, freezers and pipettes are calibrated on schedule.

• Prepares study sample collection kits, drop off kits at clinic assigned location, maintains kit’s inventory and requests kits resupply when needed.

• Has the ability to accommodate a fast-paced laboratory schedule.

• Must have proficiency using Microsoft Office products.

• Must work on a rotating shift as assigned by Management.

• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Program Manager.

Scope of Responsibility

• Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area.

• Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.

Decision Making

• Carries out duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on procedure-oriented operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent and some college coursework in the Biological Sciences.

• One year of laboratory related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Phlebotomy and clinical technician experience.

• Additional experience working in a lab environment.

Classified Title: Laboratory Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($23.50/hour targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 830-500

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: District of Columbia

Department name: SOM Onc Sibley

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.