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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 4 hours ago

Laboratory Manager

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and supervise laboratory technicians. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing laboratory supplies, and supporting research objectives for the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA).

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist personnel with day-to-day laboratory operations pertaining to research-related sample storage and equipment maintenance

Communicate and advise Department Heads and PIs of evolving situations in the laboratory spaces

Coordinate information pertaining to lab management activities between departments; communicate directly with lab managers of individual directorates/departments to address needs and support day-to-day operations

Pack and/or coordinate outgoing shipments of samples/materials for PIs

Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with established protocols and research SOPs; coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance for equipment as required

Assists with periodic inventory, safety inspections, and program reviews

Create, manage, review, and route for approval SOPs and DOPs for protocols and/or equipment

Assist with establishment and maintenance of Satellite Accumulation Points (SAP) for chemical and biological waste; ensure SAP sites and hazardous waste containers are routinely checked and coordinate for removal as required

Ensure compliance of safety and industrial hygiene standards and regulations in laboratory spaces; inform PIs and Directors of discrepancies

Ensure emergency eye wash stations are checked on a weekly basis; replace eye wash checklists annually and forward prior year to Safety Officer

Review and update biological agents and NFPA ratings on door signs as required

Support equipment, supply, and purchasing requirements for departments/directorates

Assists with supply and expendable item inventory; coordinates ordering necessary supplies for experiments; ensures expired supplies are removed from laboratory spaces; assists completing purchase requests as needed

Qualification

Laboratory proceduresAdvanced laboratory techniquesSupervisionTrainingStandard operating proceduresSafety proceduresWord processing softwareCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree required plus 5 years of related experience OR Master's degree plus demonstrable experience

Knowledge of laboratory procedures, safety procedures and standard laboratory equipment

Skill in use of advanced laboratory techniques and equipment

Ability to supervise and train technicians and direct work assignments

Ability to make presentation to groups, write manuscripts and abstracts, correctly transcribe laboratory results create and enforce standard operating procedures

Must interface with investigators, vendors, research staff, and study participant

Skill in use of word processing, spreadsheet, graphic, email, and database software

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, including background check and drug screening

All staff required to enter the labs shall maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent

Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs

Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.