Baylor College of Medicine · 1 day ago
Laboratory Manager
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBaylor College of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Manager to supervise and maintain the research operation within the laboratory. The role focuses on ensuring the efficiency and safety of laboratory operations, coordinating schedules, and supporting research programs.
EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of daily laboratory operations, ensuring organizational efficiency, safety, and operational readiness of facilities, equipment, and supplies
Coordinate laboratory schedules and logistics, including research activities, shared equipment use, lab meetings, retreats, and visits from collaborators, trainees, or external guests
Support ongoing research programs by organizing and maintaining laboratory materials, reagents, and supplies, including coordination with affiliated hospital or clinical sites when required
Lead the development, writing, implementation, and periodic revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), experimental protocols, and laboratory manuals, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to institutional and regulatory standards
Coordinate shipment, receipt, tracking, and documentation of biological specimens and research materials for internal and external collaborators in compliance with biosafety and shipping regulations
Prepare, calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory equipment; provide training and guidance to users on proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Oversee laboratory data organization, inventory systems, and record management using scientific software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or related tools
Arrange preventative maintenance and vendor service contracts; troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs when appropriate
Ensure laboratory compliance with institutional policies, biosafety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements; may serve in the role of Laboratory Biosafety Officer or safety liaison
Develop and maintain laboratory policies related to safe facility and equipment use, quality assurance practices, validation of laboratory procedures, sample tracking programs, and documentation control
Communicate and collaborate effectively with faculty, research staff, institutional departments, clinical partners, and external vendors to support laboratory and research objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement
Five years of relevant experience, with prior supervisory experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in basic science or a related field
Company
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.85MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research Institute"National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute"Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Klotman
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Peggy Smith
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