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Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Director of Lab Animal Management that will report to the Attending Veterinarian and Executive Director for Research Animal Resources (RAR) and will ensure animal husbandry in all assigned animal facilities at Johns Hopkins University are performed in a manner compatible with all humane, legal, and scientific requirements. The position will require travel between JHU facilities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct animal care operations within designated JHU animal facilities.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of animal care operations across designated JHU animal research facilities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and research objectives.
- Ensure full operational, regulatory, and accreditation compliance with all applicable standards, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations, PHS Policy, standards set forth by AAALAC International, and internal JHU Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead, develop, and manage Animal Care Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across supervisory and husbandry teams.
- Establish and maintain high standards for animal husbandry programs, ensuring the health, welfare, and ethical care of all research animals.
- Provide executive oversight of laboratory animal operations, including satellite facilities, to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all locations.
- Design and implement operational programs that drive workplace safety, regulatory readiness, process efficiency, and exceptional standards of organization and sanitation.
- Direct the development and execution of a comprehensive, institution-wide integrated pest management program.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Research Animal Resources (RAR) leadership and the JHU LiUNA Bargaining Unit, ensuring effective interpretation, administration, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborate and partner with key institutional stakeholders—including Human Resources, Labor Relations, Facilities Management, Occupational and Environmental Safety, and the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC)—to ensure coordinated operations, risk mitigation, and alignment with institutional goals.
- Establish and continuously refine enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to ensure a highly efficient, scalable, and compliant animal care program.
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, standardization, and governance of SOPs and operational policies, ensuring consistency, regulatory alignment, and workforce effectiveness across all animal care functions.
- Oversee and optimize supply chain strategy, including demand forecasting, vendor performance, inventory controls, and cost containment initiatives to support uninterrupted operations.
- Lead high-level vendor negotiations and contracting strategies for supplies, services, and capital equipment, in partnership with the Attending Veterinarian, to achieve best value and long-term operational sustainability.
- Partner with the Attending Veterinarian to provide executive oversight of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and commissioning of vivaria and support spaces, ensuring alignment with research growth and regulatory requirements.
- Co-lead the development and execution of short- and long-term strategic plans for RAR operations, including capacity planning, space utilization, service delivery models, and future-state facility design.
- Serve as a key strategic partner to internal stakeholders—including faculty, veterinary services, finance, and HR—to align operational priorities with research needs and institutional objectives.
- Direct the investigation and resolution of complex operational, facility, and compliance issues, including adverse events; implement sustainable corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans and strengthen risk mitigation strategies.
- Design and implement comprehensive workforce development and training programs that enhance technical competency, leadership capability, and regulatory compliance across all levels of staff.
- Champion a culture of operational excellence by establishing best practices in documentation, data integrity, and recordkeeping to support compliance, audit readiness, and informed decision-making.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Animal Husbandry, or related field.
- Ten years of progressively responsible experience managing a large, complex animal research facility.
- 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
Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
- Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) or Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) level required.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Animal Facility Management - Advanced
- Animal Husbandry and Health Monitoring - Advanced
- Training and Development - Advanced
- Animal Welfare Compliance - Advanced
- Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
- Process Improvement - Advanced
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment.
- Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Director Laboratory Animal Management
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LE
Starting Salary Range: $86,300 - $151,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 8:30AM-5PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration
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 jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. 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.
INTRODUCTION
Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Director of Lab Animal Management that will report to the Attending Veterinarian and Executive Director for Research Animal Resources (RAR) and will ensure animal husbandry in all assigned animal facilities at Johns Hopkins University are performed in a manner compatible with all humane, legal, and scientific requirements. The position will require travel between JHU facilities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct animal care operations within designated JHU animal facilities.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of animal care operations across designated JHU animal research facilities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and research objectives.
- Ensure full operational, regulatory, and accreditation compliance with all applicable standards, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations, PHS Policy, standards set forth by AAALAC International, and internal JHU Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead, develop, and manage Animal Care Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across supervisory and husbandry teams.
- Establish and maintain high standards for animal husbandry programs, ensuring the health, welfare, and ethical care of all research animals.
- Provide executive oversight of laboratory animal operations, including satellite facilities, to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all locations.
- Design and implement operational programs that drive workplace safety, regulatory readiness, process efficiency, and exceptional standards of organization and sanitation.
- Direct the development and execution of a comprehensive, institution-wide integrated pest management program.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Research Animal Resources (RAR) leadership and the JHU LiUNA Bargaining Unit, ensuring effective interpretation, administration, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborate and partner with key institutional stakeholders—including Human Resources, Labor Relations, Facilities Management, Occupational and Environmental Safety, and the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC)—to ensure coordinated operations, risk mitigation, and alignment with institutional goals.
- Establish and continuously refine enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to ensure a highly efficient, scalable, and compliant animal care program.
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, standardization, and governance of SOPs and operational policies, ensuring consistency, regulatory alignment, and workforce effectiveness across all animal care functions.
- Oversee and optimize supply chain strategy, including demand forecasting, vendor performance, inventory controls, and cost containment initiatives to support uninterrupted operations.
- Lead high-level vendor negotiations and contracting strategies for supplies, services, and capital equipment, in partnership with the Attending Veterinarian, to achieve best value and long-term operational sustainability.
- Partner with the Attending Veterinarian to provide executive oversight of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and commissioning of vivaria and support spaces, ensuring alignment with research growth and regulatory requirements.
- Co-lead the development and execution of short- and long-term strategic plans for RAR operations, including capacity planning, space utilization, service delivery models, and future-state facility design.
- Serve as a key strategic partner to internal stakeholders—including faculty, veterinary services, finance, and HR—to align operational priorities with research needs and institutional objectives.
- Direct the investigation and resolution of complex operational, facility, and compliance issues, including adverse events; implement sustainable corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans and strengthen risk mitigation strategies.
- Design and implement comprehensive workforce development and training programs that enhance technical competency, leadership capability, and regulatory compliance across all levels of staff.
- Champion a culture of operational excellence by establishing best practices in documentation, data integrity, and recordkeeping to support compliance, audit readiness, and informed decision-making.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Animal Husbandry, or related field.
- Ten years of progressively responsible experience managing a large, complex animal research facility.
- 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
Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
- Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) or Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) level required.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Animal Facility Management - Advanced
- Animal Husbandry and Health Monitoring - Advanced
- Training and Development - Advanced
- Animal Welfare Compliance - Advanced
- Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
- Process Improvement - Advanced
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment.
- Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Director Laboratory Animal Management
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LE
Starting Salary Range: $86,300 - $151,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 8:30AM-5PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration
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 jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. 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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Search Laboratory Jobs in MarylandLaboratory Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for laboratory professionals in Maryland?
Federal contractors and biotech firms lead laboratory visa sponsorship in Maryland. Employers such as Leidos, Emergent BioSolutions, MedImmune (AstraZeneca), and Novavax have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for laboratory roles. Academic medical centers including Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland Medical System also sponsor research scientists and clinical laboratory professionals through H-1B and J-1 visa pathways.
Which visa types are most common for laboratory roles in Maryland?
The H-1B is the most widely used visa for laboratory scientists, research associates, and clinical lab specialists in Maryland, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field. J-1 exchange visitor visas are also common for postdoctoral researchers at NIH-affiliated institutions and universities. Some laboratory roles at academic hospitals use TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals.
Which cities in Maryland have the most laboratory sponsorship jobs?
Rockville and Bethesda concentrate the largest share of laboratory sponsorship activity, driven by proximity to NIH campuses and a dense cluster of biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Baltimore is the second major hub, anchored by Johns Hopkins University and its affiliated research institutes. Gaithersburg also hosts a significant number of biopharmaceutical employers, including Novavax and several contract research organizations.
How to find laboratory visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate filters laboratory job listings in Maryland specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sorting through roles that don't apply to international candidates. Searching within Migrate Mate for laboratory roles in Rockville, Baltimore, or Gaithersburg surfaces positions at biotech firms, federal contractors, and academic institutions that have a documented history of sponsoring H-1B and J-1 visas for scientific staff.
Are there state-specific factors that affect laboratory visa sponsorship in Maryland?
Maryland's concentration of NIH-funded research creates a pipeline of postdoctoral and research scientist roles that routinely involve J-1 and H-1B sponsorship. Employers must pay the Department of Labor's prevailing wage for the specific laboratory occupation and geographic area, which in the Baltimore-Washington metro tends to reflect a competitive market for scientific talent. Positions at institutions receiving federal grants are often well-practiced in navigating sponsorship requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored laboratory jobs in Maryland?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.