Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 15 hours ago
Laboratory Manager - Boston Area
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking self-motivated and highly organized Lab Manager candidates for potential opportunities within their labs in the greater Boston area. The Lab Manager role is responsible for supervising and performing technical and administrative tasks to support the lab's research and operational needs, including managing laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and training personnel.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, including such activities as ensuring operation of essential equipment, making sure adequate supplies are available for routine experimental procedures, reviewing budgets, etc
Act as liaison between lab and HHMI and host institution administrative offices on issues such as budget management, fixed asset inventories, purchasing, use of host accounts, etc
Act as liaison between lab and host safety and regulatory offices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Develop laboratory guidelines; maintain procedures manuals; and/or evaluate new materials and equipment
Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct. May train others in technical areas and complex processes
May carry out research project
May evaluate new techniques and technology
May plan for and provide working supervision to the work of Research Technicians or other junior laboratory personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in health or physical sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
Three or more years of laboratory experience including at least one year of supervisory experience
Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment
Ability to supervise others
Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style
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
Ability to develop instructional material for routine training purposes
Ability to review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals
Preferred
Advanced degree is a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay
Exceptional health benefits
Retirement plans
Time off
A range of recognition and wellness programs
Company
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
Salt Lake Community College
2017-08-31Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Boyana Konforti
Director of Scientific Strategy & Development
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