Lab Manager, Small Molecule Discovery Hematology R&D

At AstraZeneca we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing ambitious thinking and innovation ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week.

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Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic laboratory environment As a Lab Manager in Small Molecule Discovery Hematology R&D youll be at the forefront of operational management ensuring seamless laboratory functions. Youll be the go-to person for research staff tackling challenges and liaising with AstraZenecas Facility Management team suppliers and scientists to maintain essential technical services. Your independent approach will drive improvements and document progress making a tangible impact on our labs.

Accountabilities:

• Hands-on operational management of a defined set of laboratories providing a single point of contact for laboratory scientists FM and safety teams

• Network with all lab operation teams scientists and suppliers including organizing supplies planning preventative and scheduled maintenance regimes with minimal impact to daily operations ensuring any FM helpdesk requests are completed

• Work with suppliers and negotiate fair pricing for equipment/supplies

• Manage bulk orders and POs

• Organize and optimize lab spaces lab benches storage assignments supplies and equipment to ensure labs maintain their operational efficiency

• Maintain laboratory consumable inventories and equipment list. Provide reports to the Departments leadership team as requested

• Review and perform lab support staff training to ensure all are working to a consistent level

• Assist scientists FM safety green lab teams to resolve problems and implement actions required

• Provides operational support on projects to build better understanding of business needs and identify opportunities for process improvements

• Organizes and leads regular lab improvement projects and leads any actions as required

• Assist in lab space planning for our new lab space in Kendall Square

• Support KSQ move

• Must be flexible with working hours when necessary

• Manage Avantor lab support staff their day-to-day activities

Essential Skills/Experience:

• A degree in biomedical sciences or related disciplines.

• Knowledge of biological and chemical safety requirements in a laboratory environment.

• Multiple years experience working in a laboratory environment ideally with previous laboratory management responsibility.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Exceptional planning organizational analytical and networking skills

• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis

• Ability to work collaboratively and influence people at all levels

• Excellent English communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and confidence to make clear decisions sometimes with limited information

• Be a good team player demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organization and team members

• Self-motivated energetic dependable with a clear attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Are you interested in working at AZ apply today!

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