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Battelle · 1 day ago

Laboratory Staff Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Battelle is a world leader in science and technology research, providing laboratory support to the CDC's Division of Laboratory Sciences. The Manager will oversee laboratory-based staff, ensuring quality operations, client relationships, and compliance with policies while contributing to the financial performance of the group.

Biotechnology

Responsibilities

Participate in the selection, training, development, and motivation of staff in order to establish and maintain a quality operation with a focus on the needs, goals, and deliverable of the client

Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure communications are open and consistent

Maintain high level of client involvement in order to remain sensitive to client needs and respond in a timely manner

Participate in the establishment of staff goals and objectives of 20-40 staff in line with the contract scope and deliverables and prepare and communicate performance reviews

Interact with Government (CDC) task technical monitors to obtain ongoing performance feedback for Battelle deliverables

Review and provide feedback to monthly reports from staff

Intervene on staff issues to ensure optimal performance and continuity of existing tasks

Contribute to the financial performance of the group, and work with program manager and senior manager to establish budgets and forecasts for business activities. Participate in the monitoring of projects to the extent of insuring that they remain within budget

Participate in the development and implementation of policies fostered either by Battelle and /or CDC. Integrate upper management decisions into operating policies and procedures

Participate in the compliance with Battelle/CDC policies as they relate to time, attendance, and safety

Conduct Management Safety Observations (MSOs) with all staff on an annual basis

Participate in proposal efforts and marketing of Battelle capabilities on an as needed basis

Qualification

Laboratory staff supervisionFederal government contractingChromatography mass spectrometryClient relationship managementTime managementPolicy developmentSample preparationMS Office proficiencyCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Immunology or related field

Years of experience required supervising a staff of at least 10 laboratory-based researchers: + BS – 8+ years + MS – 6+ years + PhD – 6+ years

Strong desire to lead teams and participate in open dialogues regarding performing metrics

Able to facilitate discussions with regards to exemplary actions/results as well as disciplinary actions as needed

3+ years' experience with federal government contracting

Strong time management skills required to balance priorities between client and corporate needs

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly proficient in MS Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Travel (5% - estimated)

Preferred

Familiarity with CDC/NCEH

Experience in developing and troubleshooting chromatography mass spectrometry-based methods to measure analytes in complex matrices

Experience in sample preparation and maintaining integrity of biological and environmental samples throughout sample collection and handling

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.