Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1 day ago
Research Laboratory Operations Manager, Boyden Lab
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Laboratory Operations Manager for the Boyden Lab, overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations for a 50-person research group. The role involves ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant lab function, including equipment management, regulatory compliance, and supervising various laboratory systems and processes.
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Responsibilities
Oversees day-to-day laboratory operations for an about 50-person research group, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant lab function
Responsibilities include equipment management (installation, maintenance, vendor coordination), regulatory compliance (biosafety, chemical safety, animal use protocols), and liaison with MIT Environmental Health and Safety, facilities, animal care programs, and external vendors
Manages onboarding and offboarding, safety training, inspections, and renovations
Assigns oversight of laboratory spaces and equipment
Supervises hazardous waste, gas and liquid nitrogen systems, animal colonies (mouse and zebrafish), and shared laboratory supplies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related technical field
Minimum of five years of research laboratory experience
Three years in a laboratory management role, preferably in a multidisciplinary, bioengineering, or neuroscience environment
Experience writing and editing laboratory protocols (animal, biosafety, chemical, and ideally human)
Managing projects
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat or Illustrator
Ability to work independently, prioritize and multitask
Oversee daily operations for a research group while collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated interest in science, innovation, and supporting researchers across varied scientific disciplines
Willingness to be available during nights or weekends for urgent situations
Preferred
Degree in veterinary science
Knowledge of laboratory animal procedures and AAALAC regulations
Familiarity with hazardous waste and laboratory safety practices
Experience with documentation
Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
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