Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 15 hours ago
Lab Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. They are seeking a Lab Manager to oversee lab operations, manage staff, and coordinate research efforts related to brain tumors, utilizing cutting-edge genomic technologies.
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Responsibilities
Manages team of RDSs to ensure correct sample inventories at large – blood and tissue derived
Manages all receiving, storage and retrieval requests, arranging sample transport, audits inventory of all samples, data entry in database systems, and placement of samples in correct temperature storage
Works with frequent users to maximize efficiency and batch requests when feasible
Responsible for receiving and tracking lab samples, managing freezer inventory, ordering necessary supplies, submitting billing charges, and assisting with ad hoc projects and reports
Hires and trains RDS staff for proficient sample management in all chains of custody
Responsible for managing, directing, and leading the RDS team
Collaborates with the Thub team for seamless specimen collections, inventories and transfers
Manages billing invoices to external and internal customers
Manages all equipment maintenance and schedules repairs as needed
Manages and updates biospecimen related SOPs
Assists PI in monitoring, enabling and facilitate collaborations with other programs
Active intellectual involvement in research projects is encouraged
Responsible for managing efficient and effective administration of protocols and materials/stocks
Trains and manages RDSs and guides recruitment of technical staff
Responsible for annual reviews of technical staff performance
Assists PI with counseling, teaching, training, mentoring, orientation, in-service and continuing education for laboratory staff and trainees
Ensures all lab staff are compliant with mandatory trainings required by DFCI, NIH and sponsor(s)
Oversees 5-8 lab members
Qualification
Required
Exceptional people management and organization skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task to enable many concurrent projects in a complex, fast paced environment
Excellent quantitative, analytic, and problem-solving skills to evaluate all aspects of a problem opportunity and make or facilitate appropriate and timely decisions
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to work closely with other colleagues as a team; experience and comfort in working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and differing viewpoints; openness to new ideas
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years postgraduate experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, cancer biology, or a related discipline
Enthusiastic, team player, innovative and analytical thinker, and self-motivated individual
Experience with cell culture and other models of human cancers, molecular oncology techniques and/or computational biology
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent mentorship skills
Candidate should have an outstanding academic and professional track record
Preferred
A minimum commitment of three years is strongly preferred
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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