Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 day ago
Laboratory Manager - New York City Area
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking self-motivated, collaborative, and highly organized Lab Manager candidates for potential opportunities within their labs. 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
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, including such activities as ensuring operation of crucial 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 appropriate lab conduct. May train others in technical areas and sophisticated 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 vital to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
Reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
Dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see and hear within normal parameters
Ability to move about workspace
Mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds
Preferred
Advanced degree is a plus
Benefits
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
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Salt Lake Community College
2017-08-31Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Boyana Konforti
Director of Scientific Strategy & Development
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