Research Lab Manager - Radiology

Location: Northern

## Research Lab Manager - Radiology Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Medical Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR96407#
** Location
* * ST. LOUIS, MO 63110#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** We invite applications for a full-time Research Lab Manager to join the laboratory of Dr. Patricia Pereira. Our research program includes molecular imaging, antibody engineering, cancer biology, drug development, and translational work to develop and translate next-generation imaging agents and targeted therapeutics for cancer and other disease applications.
The Research Lab Manager will play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory and contribute scientifically across the lab’s NIH-funded and other externally sponsored research projects. The position has opportunities for scientific leadership, mentorship, career development, and close interaction with the PI, trainees, and collaborators within a highly productive, multidisciplinary research environment.
Performs, oversees and coordinates research projects. Oversees entire laboratory setting to promote smooth operation, regulatory compliance and interaction with other laboratories.#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

*** With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
* Assists with grant preparation and journal article submission.
* Develops and implements policies and procedures. Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel.
* Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel.
* Oversees and directs all support activities of the lab including budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials and equipment.
* Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.
* Serves as contact between the PI, laboratory members, and collaborators to facilitate communication and project coordination.
* Coordinates day-to-day laboratory operations and ensures efficient management of personnel, resources, equipment, and research workflows.
* Assists in the planning, design, implementation, and coordination of multidisciplinary research studies and laboratory operations that range from molecular imaging, cancer biology, antibody engineering, radiochemistry, and targeted therapeutics.
* Assists the PI with project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for NIH-funded and other externally sponsored research projects.
* Supports the preparation, submission, and management of grant applications, NIH progress reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and other research-related documents to ensure compliance with NIH policies, institutional regulations, and sponsor reporting requirements.
* Works with PI to oversee laboratory compliance with institutional, federal, and funding agency policies.
* Prepares, maintains, and coordinates regulatory documentation, including Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), chemical safety, radiation safety, and radiochemistry protocols.
* Coordinates laboratory safety training and maintains compliance records for laboratory personnel.
* Oversees laboratory inventory, orders (including reagents, equipment, mice, radioactive material), purchasing, equipment maintenance, and organization to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
* Works with PI to monitor laboratory data management practices to ensure compliance with institutional, NIH, and sponsor requirements, including secure data storage, documentation, record retention, and reproducible research practices.
* Coordinates with institutional core facilities (including radiochemistry, cyclotron, imaging, animal, and other shared research cores) to facilitate project execution and support the translation of novel molecular imaging agents and targeted therapeutics from preclinical studies toward clinical application.
* Develops, implements, and maintains laboratory policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote efficiency, safety, regulatory compliance, and research reproducibility.
* Assists…