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Lovelace Biomedical · 19 hours ago

Laboratory Manager

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lovelace Biomedical is a research organization specializing in biomedical studies. The Necropsy Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing laboratory activities, managing staff, and ensuring the effective operation of the laboratory while interfacing with various investigators.

BiotechnologyNon ProfitPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates the daily activities of the Necropsy and Trim labs

Managing scientific support staff

Project prioritization

Protocol development

Data interpretation

Data summary

Performing necropsies

Interfacing with investigators who utilize this lab

Documents laboratory work

Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies

Organizes, oversees and coordinates studies and aspects of complex studies

Qualification

Laboratory managementResearch methodologyData analysisGLP knowledgeSupervisory skillsManual dexterityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Ability to develop and follow research methodology and protocol

Ability to lead and train staff and students

Ability to perform work with a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Meticulous work habits

Manual dexterity

Accurate record keeping

Ability to work with laboratory animals

Knowledgeable of all procedures governing laboratory work, including GLP

Knowledge of complex research methodology, principles and procedures

Ability to exercise good judgement in adjusting variables and correcting experimental irregularities

Must be able to work independently

Excellent supervisory skills

Ability to interface with other staff in same and other work areas to accomplish multiple tasks

Must be computer literate and be capable of analyzing data

Good communication skills

Ability to work harmoniously with others

Excellent organizational skills

Successful completion of a post offer pre-employment physical examination

Ability to access Kirtland Air Force Base

Successful completion of CDC/DOJ, DOD approval to access Select Agent(s) and Toxin(s) may be required

Ability to work in containment areas such as the ABSL-3 (infectious agent studies)

Ability to work in radiation areas or work environments that may require vaccinations/immunizations

Moderate physical activity that requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds

Standing and/or lifting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and sitting for more than four (4) hours per day

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions

Exposure to laboratory animals of various species including but not limited to rodents, rabbits, ferrets, dogs, swine, non-human primates and any other lab animals that are required to fulfill research needs

Must be able to wear a respirator and any other required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Weekend, holiday and after-hours work is required as necessary to meet operational needs of the work site

Must have reliable transportation

Work is performed in a wet laboratory environment

Will operate standard laboratory equipment

Will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform lab- and desk-based computer tasks

Perform laboratory techniques requiring grasping/pipetting/hand dexterity

Perform repetitive motions

Occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds

Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator

May work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals

May be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations