Manager, Research Laboratory
Manager, Research Laboratory
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The Microbiology & Immunology department has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Research Laboratory position. The incumbent oversees the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory including maintenance and upkeep and ensuring an efficient and effective laboratory working environment.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Formulates and implements short- and long-range goals for the operation of the laboratories.
Implements laboratory policies and procedures and coordinates with research staff on issues which impact laboratory services.
Serves as a liaison between investigators research personnel and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities.
Advises on technical procedures techniques and equipment and maintains conformance with specific operational standards.
Maintains quality checks on the safety of laboratories and insures maintenance of the facilities according to good laboratory practices.
Installs and maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations.
Assures that the laboratory technicians are properly trained in standard operating procedures and equipment specific requirements.
Assists in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations.
Compiles and prepares reports and analyses setting forth progress adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in relevant field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions 1. Ensure laboratory employees adhere to guidelines and safety protocols to perform immunology and cardiovascular physiology experiments 2. Oversee day to day operations of the laboratory assign lab maintenance tasks to lab members for a clean safe and effective work environment. 3. Set weekly and monthly goals for lab maintenance and budgeting for all lab members. 4. Onboard new trainees in research activities providing SOPs for all techniques and equipment used in the laboratory and ensure all trainings are completed in a timely manner 5. Create update and organize lab records for all laboratory specific protocols and individual projects 6. Oversee licensing for laboratory analysis software equipment service contracts and data record keeping. 7. Write submit and review IRB IBC and IACUC protocols. 8. Oversee laboratory budgeting order supplies and keep track of sample inventories for all studies. 9. Edit manuscripts in preparation and participate in research project discussions 10. Design experiments involving immunological and cardio physiological approaches to investigate immune and vascular dependent mechanisms of cardiovascular disease analyze data and incorporate in publications. These include using animal models of inflammation heart failure and cancer and primary cell isolation. 11. Mining large sequencing data sets: analysis and data representation of single cell data. 12. Coordinate laboratory presentations for new candidates applying to the lab.
Department Specific Qualifications
PhD in basic research discipline preferably physiology molecular biology or immunology
5 years of experience as lab manager
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A12Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
