Lab Manager
- Employer
- Stanford University
- Location
- Stanford, California
- Salary
- Competitive Salary and benefits
- Closing date
- Nov 22, 2020
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology, Immunology, Health Sciences, Translational Research
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Lab Manager
- Organization Type
- Non-Profit
The Sean N. Parker Center is seeking a Lab Manager/Director to lead a fast-paced, dynamic, translational research group and to perform more complex functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct a portion of the research project(s).
Duties include:
- Oversee and Manage a large group of researchers: wet lab and dry lab scientists
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools to further translational research through sample analysis and data sharing .
- Participate in and oversee clinical trial sample collection, processing (under BSL2 and BSL2+ setup), storage, distribution as well as data generation.
- Develop SOPs and MOPs towards specific aims of research projects.
- Oversee the operation and management of a research or teaching facility; schedule and coordinate use of equipment and/or facility.
- Negotiate and monitor equipment service contracts and warranties with vendors.
- Determine equipment needs, authorize purchase of equipment, and oversee installation of equipment and instruments in collaboration with facilities services staff.
- Perform and/or coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment; determine proper method of repair.
- Oversee layout, allocation, and tracking of space among multiple labs; manage logistics of laboratory moves; implement plans for renovations of equipment and or/facilities in collaboration with facilities services staff.
- Prepare budgets that include several funding sources.
- Administer health and safety programs and ensure safety compliance; act as resource on safety procedures; provide instruction on routine basis; liaise with school and/or university health and safety office as appropriate.
- Direct work of other staff, including supervision, hiring, promotions, and terminations; determine staffing needs, and ensure efficient utilization of staff.
*- Other duties may also be assigned
*- Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hands-on experience working with human samples, multicolor flow cytometry, routine biochemical assays and multiparametric assays is preferred.
- Prior lab managerial experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, translational research environment- involving personnel as well as project management would be a plus
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- Master's degree (or higher) in Biology/Biotechnology/Immunology or a related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
- Effective written and verbal scientific communication
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
- Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
- Ability to work under deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
- Understanding of academic research facility needs.
- General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s).
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets.
- Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
- Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications
*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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