Lab Manager

The purpose of this position is to support daily activities in the lab including animal colony management surgical preparation imaging microscopy image acquisition data analysis and lab inventory and safety management.

Certifications & Licenses

• Experience with good Lab Management Practices

Skills (Ranked By Priority)

1. Animal Handling: Mouse
2. Maintaining Stock Solutions
3. Intraperitoneal Injections
4. Intravenous Injections
5. Subcutaneous Injections
6. Intramuscular Injections

1 2 3 4 5 represents priority rankings where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Software

• Powerpoint
• Excel
• NIH POTS
• Outlook

Field of Study

• Neuroscience
• Physiology
• Pharmacology

Statement of Work Details

Prepares and maintains documentation of test results.

Collect organize and record experimental data in a form suitable for publication.

Maintain complete detailed records of all experiments performed.

Update and maintain unified records of all protocols; make them available to lab staff and other scientists.

Develop protocols for lab equipment and new techniques.

Maintain laboratory records reports and files.

Maintain complete detailed records in a searchable digital database.

Recreate each experiment describing protocols methods and procedures used; include summaries of data obtained and descriptions of any problems or unusual situations encountered in carrying out the experiment.

Develop manage a laboratory information management and system.

Independently plans implements and organizes all activities related to laboratory function.

Provide daily oversight and management of laboratory operations to ensure continuity of experiments and data analyses.

Coordinate the relocation of scientific equipment office supplies workstations research supplies and personnel to ensure minimal interruption of workflow.

Maintain lab records (including ordering equipment records and data archiving).

Procure laboratory supplies reagents and equipment when needed; collect and organize billing paperwork.

Maintain the equipment through troubleshooting and performing or coordinating maintenance service and repair tasks as necessary.

Manage and resolve lab administrative and technical problems.

Evaluate and arrange for efficient space utilization of the laboratory.

Identify relevant concerns research applicable regulations and policies compile and analyze material from many disparate and difficult to access sources

Develop standards timelines SOPs and delegations of authority for use within the laboratory.

Identify management and operational initiatives to support all aspects of the laboratory.

Coordinate laboratory space management labeling and maintenance of common lab areas.

Coordinate all aspects of keeping physical lab and space functional at all times.

Coordinate space usage and facility renovation/construction projects.

Coordinates the financial management and has accountability for monitoring the operating budget.

Track purchase and arrival of laboratory equipment.

Organize and keep detailed records of ordered supplies and delivery slips.

Oversee the accurate tracking and monitoring of expenditures.

Investigate costeffective mechanisms for the procurement and maintenance of specialized lab services.

Monitor track and order all supplies and reagents for laboratories.

Explore and make recommendations on alternatives to improve the management and utilization of laboratory resources.

Manage laboratory acquisitions and maintenance contracts.

Investigate and implement costeffective mechanisms for procurement of common and specialized chemicals reagents lab supplies and laboratory services.

Negotiate standing orders and service contracts for equipment; arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment.

Conduct program and financial planning and evaluation.

Propose funding estimates for new lab initiatives and ongoing project activities.

Maintain status of all laboratory inventory; coordinate and assist in the acquisition of all supplies and equipment from commercial vendors; serve as liaison to purchasing agent.

Assists with the development of laboratory policies and procedures.

Make modifications and improvements in laboratory methods/procedures to meet specific needs or experimental situations.

Determine problems or deficiencies in methodology or protocols; take appropriate corrective action.

Develop protocols for laboratory equipment and new techniques.

Identify relevant concerns research applicable regulations and policies compile and analyze material from many disparate and difficult to access sources

Assists with hiring staff and adjust workload of staff to meet deadlines.

Assist Principal Investigator in recruiting and onboarding new staff in the lab.

Coordinate work and staff to ensure all need expectations and timelines are met

Coordinates the training of new staff.

Create userfriendly quick guides for each equipment; train new users.

Coordinate installation of and training on new equipment.

Ensure that all staff have required training and certification needed for human and/or animal research.

Provide training to staff in the use of techniques procedures and equipment needed to complete the objectives of the laboratory.

Provide training to students and other personnel in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of specialized procedures techniques etc.

Ensure that skills and training are kept current on all laboratory and institute requirements.

Provide guidance and assistance to other members of the laboratory using basic techniques.

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