Lab Operations Lead - Biospecimen & Research

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCSF Health, AG Lab Manager plays a central role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of a laboratory and supporting its research program. You will be the primary operational contact for lab activities, coordinating resources, biospecimens, and workflows for about 12 members.

Responsibilities include managing purchasing, maintaining equipment, coordinating shipments for an international consortium, and overseeing compliance with training and the Biological Use Authorization.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with a degree in a related science and two or more years of directly related work experience.
• Experience in effective lab management.
• Experience with handling microbiological and potentially infectious materials.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with lab instrument programming and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory resources and purchasing, ensuring availability and cost efficiency.
• Maintain existing equipment and evaluate new equipment needs.
• Oversee biospecimen collection, storage, tracking, and preparation for research.
• Coordinate large-scale experimental workflows including sterile handling and PCR.
• Serve as operational contact for an international research consortium, coordinating shipments and documentation.
• Oversee compliance activities, training, and maintenance of the laboratory's BUA.
• Coordinate lab meetings, room reservations, and inter-laboratory activities.

Skills

Lab management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Molecular biology

Microbiology

Teamwork

Lab instrument programming

Education

BA/BS in related science

Job description

The UCSF Health, AG Lab Manager plays a central role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of a laboratory and supporting its research program. You will be the primary operational contact for lab activities, coordinating resources, biospecimens, and workflows for about 12 members.

Responsibilities include managing purchasing, maintaining equipment, coordinating shipments for an international consortium, and overseeing compliance with training and the Biological Use Authorization.