Research Lab Operations Manager - Center for Genomic Medicine

• Oversees and manages day-to-day laboratory operations as well as technical and research support activities conducted in the laboratory, collaborating with the principal investigators and others.
  • Contributes to planning and reviewing the area's performance; resolves problems and issues as they arise.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes research projects and experiments ensuring all activities are in line to meet research standards and goals.
  • Ensures detailed documentation of experimental protocols, procedures, and outcomes in an electronic lab notebook, maintaining regulatory compliance and quality control standards.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to laboratory equipment and experiments.
  • Ensures all experiments and research projects as well as the laboratory are in compliance with regularoty requirements safety regulations; conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards; monitor and enforce laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
  • Develops and manages lab-wide data storage solutions to ensure secure, organized access to research data for current and future studies.
• Carries out independent research projects which involve the execution of highly sophisticated techniques.

• Contributes to scientific literature and may present the results at hospital and outside meetings; may attend and/or present at scientific meetings and conferences.
• Provides administration of the lab in collaboration with the principal investigators, center leaders and other staff.
  • Orients and trains new personnel in laboratory techniques, mentors staff for ongoing development, and promotes a culture of safety and excellence in lab procedures; serves as an ongoing resource to staff.
  • Participates in hiring, performance evaluation, corrective action as needed.
  • Coordinates and oversees assignment and work of students in the lab.
  • Contributes to the financial management of the lab, including preparation of budgets, overseering the use of laboratory funds and supply inventory; analyzes trends and produces reports; processes reimbursements.
  • Assists in preparing grant submissions and proposals, including writing and review.
  • Manages administrative documents, overseeing data collection and storage, and maintaining data management systems.
  • Manages lab space and equipment, including troubleshooting, service agreements and vendor relationships.
  • Prepares, maintains and communicates documentation and manuals to support technical and operational needs; participates in the development and updating of lab policies.
  • Attends and/or leads lab and departmental meetings.
• Represents the lab on department and hospital committees as needed.
• Performs other responsibilities and participates in meetings, workgroups and projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required in directly related scientific field. MS preferred.

7 years of progressively more responsible research laboratory experience as well as 1 one of management experience, including operational, financial and staff oversight.

Technical experience must include performing molecular biology techniques (e.g., bacterial culture, molecular cloning, human cell culture, DNA sequencing, etc.).

• Advanced knowledge of research laboratory techniques, experimental processes and equipment.
• High level of technical knowledge, skill and ability to execute research experiments and projects in an effective and timely manner.
• Advanced knowledge of lab safety and regulatory operations with the ability to ensure this knowledge is put into practice across the lab.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage activities within a laboratory setting.
• Ablity to work in a highly collaborative environment as a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to make independent effective decisions.
• Excellent judgment and ability to interpret information and protocol requirements.
• Aptitude for technical problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills to effectively document technical information and inform and discuss on technical, financial and administrative matters.
• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
• Excellent organizational skills to formulate and complete vigorous timetables and meet the grant's complex financial restrictions.
• Knowledge of NIH awards and funding regulations.
• Must possess strong budget management skills.
• Understanding of and skill with databases and computer applications used in a research and administrative setting.

Duties will be performed in a research laboratory with typical conditions and hazards.Exposure may include chemicals and fumes.Physical requirements may include periods of prolonged sitting and standing. Work may include non-standard work hours to accommodate research, meetings, training or other needs.Travel to meetings and conferences may occur.

Daily functional oversight of a team of research technical staff as well as students.Provide functional guidance and administrative management for research fellows.

Financial management of lab in conjunction with PI and grants administrators with a budget over $5 million.