Laboratory Manager- Waldor Lab

Matthew Waldor wants to understand the principles that govern the interactions between enteric bacterial pathogens and their hosts. Waldor and his team based at Brigham and Womens Hospital develop animal models and integrate pathogen- and host-directed profiling methods to probe pathogen and host biology during infection. The team often applies and develops emerging technologies to define the genes proteins and metabolites that mediate interactions between pathogens and their hosts. Knowledge from these studies is applied in the development of new therapeutics including a live-attenuated cholera vaccine now being studied in clinical trials. More information about the lab and their work can be found by visiting .

About the role:

As the Laboratory Manager you will supervise and perform technical and administrative tasks in the Waldor lab providing support to Dr. Waldor and his laboratory staff including postdoctoral fellows research fellows and graduate students. You will ensure adequate supplies for experimental needs and oversee equipment maintenance and serve as liaison to HHMI and host institution administrative offices. Given the labs work with enteric bacterial pathogens and animal models (primarily mice) you will help manage biosafety compliance and animal protocol documentation and may support laboratory research and procedures by performing routine experimental techniques such as preparation of media buffers and stock solutions. You will assist Dr. Waldor with personnel management and will handle standard administrative paperwork such as new student/fellow intake and reimbursement as well assist with writing animal protocols and overseeing the labs budget. The Lab Manager will also have the opportunity to have a primary role in research projects.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Joining the vibrant scientific communities of Brigham and Womens Hospital Harvard Medical School and the broader Boston biomedical research community.

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

What youll do:

• Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory including ensuring the operation of essential equipment and making sure adequate supplies are available for routine experimental procedures.

• Maintain laboratory consumables and reagents inventories. Order and receive supplies and equipment.

• Act as liaison between the laboratory and host biosafety and regulatory offices (Environmental Health and Safety IACUC Institutional Biosafety Committee) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations governing work with bacterial pathogens and animal models.

• Coordinate amendments and renewals for lab permits licenses and protocols including animal protocols and biosafety approvals.

• Oversee service contracts and repairs of laboratory equipment. Maintain records of asset locations and participate in periodic asset inventories.

• Act as liaison between the lab and HHMI and host institution administrative offices on issues such as procurement MTAs lab staff transitions visas budgets and use of host accounts.

• Develop laboratory guidelines maintain procedures manuals evaluate new materials and equipment and create process improvements for the lab.

• Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct and where applicable in technical areas and complex processes; may plan for and provide working supervision to research technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.

• Manage adherence to institutional biosafety and animal care and use standards keep compliance records/logs current maintain current knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations and liaise with host regulatory offices to ensure compliance and participate in periodic regulatory review.

• Attend and participate in weekly lab meetings; the chosen candidate is also encouraged to engage in science projects.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in a health or physical science a PhD in biomedical science is preferred.

• Three or more years of laboratory experience including at least one year of supervisory experience preferred.

• Interest in scientific work and the research being conducted by the lab.

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to plan effectively.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to initiate and compose written communications for various purposes in an appropriate style along with strong record-keeping skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).

• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a diverse population and to succeed in a fast-paced collaborative laboratory environment.

• Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.

• Ability to supervise others and develop instructional material for routine training purposes.

• In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within and outside the work unit including the role of each position in the group and in other groups.

Compensation and Benefits

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Hiring Pay Range

Pay Type:

The posted range reflects HHMIs good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidates qualifications experience and internal equity.

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