Laboratory Manager (52581)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Manager position at NIH (National Institutes of Health) through GAP Solutions Inc. supports the Lab's operational objectives at the NIH Bethesda campus.

The role emphasizes GLP compliance, equipment maintenance, document control, and data entry in POTS, with a focus on safety and efficient workflow. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Molecular Biology or related field and have hands-on experience with NIH POTS, SOPs, and molecular techniques such as ELISA, RT-PCR, Western

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or related field.
• Experience with NIH POTS and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with mouse models or cell cultures.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Skilled creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Experience with RNA/DNA/protein extraction, ELISA, RTPCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain laboratory documents.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Receive NIH specific training on laboratory safety and waste and conduct laboratory safety and waste in accordance to NIH policies for the lab.
• Organize, monitor and prepare purchase requests for NIH approval through data entry in the POTS system.
• Carry out laboratory procedures according to SOPs and GLP.
• Assist with the production and updating of laboratory SOPs.
• Coordinate work and staff to ensure all needs, expectations and timelines are met.
• Provide guidance and mentor new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment and NIH required training.
• Carry out experiments and record observations; maintain records; summarize results; participate in laboratory meetings.
• Perform mouse handling, injections, euthanasia and maintain the mouse colony.
• Maintain cell culture.
• Carry out molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA/protein extraction, ELISA, RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry.

Skills

GLP

NIH POTS

MS Office Suite

Mouse models

Cell cultures

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

RNA/DNA/protein extraction

ELISA

RT-PCR

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

POTS system

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Main Campus/Bethesda - Bethesda, MD 20892Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeSalary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Public HealthPosition Objective: The Laboratory Manager will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research within the National Institutes of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain laboratory documents
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures; request service for lab equipment if not functioning properly 1
• Receive NIH specific training on laboratory safety and waste and conduct laboratory safety and waste in accordance to NIH policies for the lab 4
• Organize, monitor and prepare purchase requests to purchase laboratory supplies and reagents for NIH approval through data entry in the POTS system 2
• Carry out laboratory procedures according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices GLP 5
• Assist with the production and updating of laboratory SOPs
• Coordinate work and staff to ensure all need, expectations and timelines are met 3
• Providing guidance and mentor new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques, laboratory protocols and NIH required training
• Carry out experiments and record accurate observations; maintain records; summarize results; participate in laboratory meetings
• Perform mouse handling, injections, euthanasia and maintain the mousecolony
• Maintain cell culture
• Carry out molecular biology techniques such as RNADNAprotein extraction, ELISA, RT-PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry
• Work products and documents related to maintaining laboratory equipment, including scheduled maintenance and calibration procedures; request service for lab equipment if not functioning properly.
• Work products and documents related to organizing, monitoring and preparing purchase requests to purchase laboratory supplies and reagents for NIH approval through data entry in the POTS system.
• Work products and documents related to collecting and maintaining laboratory documents; manage laboratory safety and waste in accordance with NIH policies for the laboratory.
• Work products and documents related to carrying out laboratory procedures according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Work products and documents related to assisting with the production and updating of laboratory SOPs.
• Work products and documents related to receiving and processing human and biological samples.
• Work products and documents related to carrying out molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA/protein extraction, ELISA, RT-PCR, Western blot and immunohistochemistry; maintain cell culture.
• Work products and documents related to performing mouse handling, injections, euthanasia and manage and maintain the mouse colony. - Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to providing guidance and mentoring new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques, laboratory protocols and NIH required training.
• Work products and documents related to carrying out experiments and recording accurate observations; maintain records; summarize results; participate in laboratory meetings.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or related field
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Experience with NIH POTS and MS Office Suite
• Experience with mouse models or cell cultures
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Skilled creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Experience with RNA/DNA/protein extraction, ELISA, RTPCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.