Houston Methodist · 7 hours ago
Research Laboratory Supervisor - Cancer - Cancer Prevention and Control
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Research Laboratory Supervisor to manage the laboratory operations at the Methodist Hospital Research Institute. This role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing laboratory workflows to achieve operational goals.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency
Training and supervising staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance
Contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance
Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment
Participating in performance improvement activities, as well as providing support for department management to achieve operational goals
Performing staff duties and responsibilities as needed
Creating and maintaining an environment of collaboration by role modeling teamwork within the department
Consulting with department leadership on coaching/corrective counseling and staff performance to achieve desired outcomes
Conducting new hire feedback sessions and providing recognition/commendations, as appropriate
Meeting or exceeding threshold goal for department and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators
Assisting Principle Investigators (PI’s) with scientific management of staff as needed
Organizing the workflow, proactively problem solving, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities
Providing reports to management of needs, issues to be addressed, and all important information necessary to ensure department success
Managing/maintaining laboratory environment including but not limited to coordination with Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) building services, Houston Methodist Research Institute facility manager and HMH Environmental Health Services
Ensuring a safe and effective working environment; assisting in monitoring and/or revising the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory agency required safety guidelines
Using and optimizing information systems to enhance operations; participating in performance improvement and data management/analysis functions as directed
Monitoring self and ensuring employee compliance with policies, procedures, and System HR Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance
Establishing and maintaining current Laboratory Specific Safety Manual
Establishing and maintaining Laboratory Study Methods
Working with PI to write and submit Human Subjects Committee and Institutional Bio Safety Committee applications, as needed
Maintaining equipment inventory and works with Biomedical Engineering and appropriate vendor for regular maintenance/service
Assisting in the management of essential and non-essential department expenditures to achieve financial target through optimization of productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications
Managing staffing needs including scheduling, time off requests and time keeping
Providing PI’s and laboratory staff support for purchase of laboratory supplies and equipment
Implementing change, demonstrating the ability to motivate employees and follow through to ensure change in behavior has actually occurred
Fostering a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging staff/team members in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or business degree
Four years experience in laboratory-based work operations of which three years experience are in laboratory administrative processes including purchasing, scheduling and safety management of which one year must have been in a role with progressive responsibility
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message
Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills
Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
Aptitude to learn computer based Core management systems (iLabs, LAMBS)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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