Senior Research Lab Manager - Harvard Medical School

Onsite laboratory manager directing the day-to-day operations of a large, internationally recognized Molecular Neurobiology Research Laboratory at Harvard Medical School. This person will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the work within the laboratory and will manage compliance with chemical, microbiological, animal care use as well as general laboratory safety regulations. This position calls for a responsible, conscientious and detail-oriented individual committed to facilitating the research goals of this hard-working group of investigators in a friendly yet authoritative manner.

Position may also participate in the research efforts of the laboratory and occasionally contribute to scientific manuscripts.

Duties and

Responsibilities include:

Ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines in health and safety

Writing animal protocols and ensure compliance with federal guidelines with respect to animal care regulations

Providing training and supervision in these areas in the name of the principal investigator and be able to command the respect of technicians and highly scientifically trained doctoral level scientists

Maintenance of lab reagents (such as plasmids and antibodies), their databases, and handling requests. Maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, and space allocation

Onboarding of new personnel, including ensuring their training and compliance with Harvard and Federal guidelines

Communication with vendors. Ordering of supplies, maintenance of inventories, service contracts, repairs of equipment while maintaining attention to the sources and uses of grant funds for these needs

Initiation and management of orders using B2P and other methods, track supplies and expenditures on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

Potential to handle financial activities such as monitoring budgets and communicating with principal investigator about spending levels and spending patterns

What you will need (Required):

B.S. in life sciences (i.e. Chemistry, Biology)

5+ years' experience in a laboratory management setting required

Additional

Requirements and Skills:

(Desirable)

Experience in oversight of laboratory personnel and in enforcing policies and regulatory guidelines with respect to safety of lab personnel

Preferred experience in academic lab managements

Prior research experience in molecular biology and/or neurobiology

Experience with mouse research

Training experience

Distinguished record of safety practice and maintaining compliance

Good problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail and have excellent organizational skills

Ability to exhibit a level of maturity and competence to maintain authority in a large laboratory

Why you'll like working with us:

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership. With our vast reservoir of talent, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving, HMS is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in directions that will benefit local, national, and global communities.

To achieve our highest aspirations, and to ensure the success of all members of our community, we value and promote common ideals that center on collaboration and service, diversity, respect, integrity and accountability, lifelong learning, and wellness and balance. For more information, visit: https://hms.harvard.edu/

Our outstanding benefits package includes:

Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid winter recess break between Christmas and New Year, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.

Medical/Dental/Vision
:
We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.

Retirement
:
University-funded retirement plan contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.

Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to…