Lab Manager

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University in Washington, DC is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the Clinical Research Unit Laboratory (CRU) to ensure regulatory compliance, manage daily operations, and support clinical research activities.

You will oversee specimen handling, storage, shipping, equipment maintenance, inventory, and staff training while coordinating with study teams and nursing staff on unit-based care and quality improvement initiatives.

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 may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management: Manage daily activities of the CRU laboratory.
• Oversee processing, storing, and shipping of laboratory specimens.
• Maintain tracking of specimens and ensure proper function of laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Take 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 efforts for community visits under the CTSA grant, collaborating with Howard University, Medstar and the VA as appropriate.
• Assist nurses with clinical research and standard-of-care tasks when workload allows.
• Perform vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy; assist with subject transport.
• Support drug pickup and delivery from research and main pharmacy; collaborate with nursing staff on unit.

Skills

Laboratory management

Specimen processing

Equipment maintenance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

IATA Certification

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

Georgetown University overview

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.

Requirements

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.

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Benefits and Company Information

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