Lab Manager

Georgetown University; Center (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University Medical Center seeks a Lab Manager for the Clinical Research Unit Laboratory to oversee daily CRU operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle specimen processing and storage. You will act as the primary contact for study teams and provide staff training.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, inventory management, on-call coverage for -80 freezers, and collaboration with nursing and research teams under CTSA grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in laboratory management or clinical research laboratory operations.
• Strong knowledge of specimen processing, storage, and shipping protocols.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment maintenance and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• IATA Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the CRU laboratory.
• Oversee processing, storing, and shipping of laboratory specimens.
• Maintain ongoing tracking of all specimens stored in the CR.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure proper function of all laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Serve as primary contact for laboratory interactions with study teams.
• Provide training and oversight to staff assisting in specimen processing.
• Collaborate with nursing staff on clinical care and CTSA-related initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory management

Specimen processing

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

IATA Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

MS or higher preferred

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

The incumbent in this position performs Laboratory Management duties for the GUMC’s Clinical Research Unit Laboratory at Georgetown University, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality specimen handling processes, and providing support for clinical research activities. The incumbent will serve as the primary contact for all laboratory-related interactions, manage staff training, and contribute to clinical support functions when the laboratory workload allows.

Additional Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Laboratory Management

• Manage daily activities of the CRU laboratory
• Oversee processing, storing, and shipping of laboratory specimens
• Maintain ongoing tracking of all specimens stored in the CR
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure proper function of all laboratory equipment
• Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
• Assume responsibility for on-call schedule for freezer alarm coverage (-80 freezers)
• Serve as the primary contact for all laboratory interactions with study teams
• Provide training and oversight to staff assisting in specimen processing
• Manage laboratory effort for community visits under the CTSA grant, collaborating with staff at Howard University, Medstar and the VA as appropriate

Clinical Support

• Assist nurses with clinical research and standard-of-care tasks when laboratory workload allows
• Perform vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with subject transport as needed.
• Support pick-up and delivery of drugs from research and main pharmacy
• Collaborate directly with nursing staff on the CRU unit in patient care support and quality improvement initiatives

Work Interactions

The Lab Manager provides laboratory support to the CRU and SEPCOM approved protocols. The Lab Manager works as part of the CRU team and will report to CRU Nurse Manager, assisting with clinical care and quality improvement initiatives on the unit. They will work directly with the nursing staff and clinical research coordinators on the unit. CRU Nurse Manager, in turn, is accountable to the Program Director for all clinical issues and the Administrative Director of the CRU for all administrative matters. The Lab Manager functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Medical Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in laboratory management or clinical research laboratory operations
• Strong knowledge of specimen processing, storage, and shipping protocols
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment maintenance and inventory management
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• IATA Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in a scientific or health-related field.
• Certification in clinical laboratory science or research compliance.
• Prior experience in a clinical research setting.
• Experience supervising or training staff.
• Familiarity with freezer alarm systems and biorepository management.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf