The Johns Hopkins University Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking an Electronics Technician/Assistant Design Studio Manager who will provide technical expertise and guidance to engineering students developing solutions involving electronic systems and sensors focusing on defining specifications, designing, implementing, and iterating on projects, particularly in areas such as circuit design, PCB design, and electrical testing and troubleshooting. Additionally, they will provide technical training and support to students on DS equipment and resources, while maintaining and troubleshooting DS equipment, ensuring smooth operation for courses.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop educational resources and workshops to support projects and learning in the space.
• Collaborate with students and faculty prototyping activities.
• Assist in the management of part-time student workers.
• Assist in the management the overall operations of the Design Studio (DS), including space and equipment utilization.
• Develop efficient and secure equipment usage procedures, schedules, and checklists. Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation for laboratory areas.
• Conduct laboratory safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Assist in supervising building maintenance and access permissions for Clark Hall.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, service contracts, and supply ordering.
• Oversee inventory management for tools and materials in DS and associated spaces.
• Assist with setup and takedown of biological-based lab experiments.
• Manage resource utilization, plan future equipment needs, and develop budgets.
• Collaborate with financial staff on expenditure tracking and reviews.
• Work Environment /While performing the duties of this job:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods. Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus. The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides. Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory work stations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment.
• Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents, charts and results. Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope).
• Laboratory environment - Exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed. Must refer to and are expected to comply with procedure manuals, follow proper laboratory protocols and safety policy/procedures, and be familiar with material data safety sheets in assigned work areas. Able to read and understand all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) guidelines applicable to assigned work area. Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment. Research areas may include animal, human, human products, DNA, and radiation protocols. Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.
• May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory or on campus (EX: paper supply box, laboratory equipment, animal feed). May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: supply boxes or Formalin cubes). In some areas work space is limited.
• Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must insure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices.
• Many department laboratories operate 24/7 with schedules on day, evening, or night shift. Rotating schedules which may include weekend work and holiday assignment. (Overtime possible when authorized/needed to meet business and patient needs).

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Capabilities and competencies in electronic systems and sensors, circuit and PCB, electrical testing, and microprocessors.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
• Experience with hands-on electronics prototyping, including soldering, PCB design and assembly, and circuit testing.
• Strong understanding of sensor integration and interfacing with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• Familiarity with electronic design automation (EDA) tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCad.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and software such as BioPac, NI, Labview, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic circuits and systems.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively mentor and support students.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to electronics and prototyping.
• Knowledge of wet/biological laboratory setup and protocols.
• Machine shop operations (mills, lathes, CNC machinery, etc.).
• Rapid prototyping (3D printing, FDM, Material jetting).
• Engineering design and processes.
• Electronics, circuitry, microprocessors, mechatronics/robotics.
• Biological/wet laboratory management.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Initiative to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling and productivity software (Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.

Physical Requirements 

• The candidate must be able to lift 50lbs and move heavy items around with relative frequency. Candidate must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time. Candidate must feel comfortable working with diverse body of students, staff and faculty.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Three years related experience.
• Master's degree, with related graduate research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Experience working in a makerspace, lab, or educational environment. 

Classified Title: Sr. Laboratory Coordinator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Electronics Technician/Assistant Design Studio Manager   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ???????Biomedical Engineering - Admin & Finance  
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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