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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 day ago

Laboratory Manager - Boston Area

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $156K/yr

3+ years exp

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a self-motivated and highly organized Lab Manager for 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 equipment maintenance, personnel management, and compliance with safety regulations.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Laboratory managementSupervisory experienceAdvanced lab equipmentBudget managementSafety complianceInstructional material developmentProcess analysisCommunication skills

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)

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Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.

Founded in 1953

Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees