Laboratory Manager - Curing Brain Tumors

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program laboratory, coordinating activities, teaching, and supporting faculty in research.

The ideal candidate has life science experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train staff while maintaining compliance with lab safety and animal-use protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field; four years of related experience may substitute.
• Five years of relevant laboratory management experience.
• Experience with genetically engineered mouse models.
• Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory management software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Executes the lab ordering processes and ensures supplies and equipment are available.
• Onboards new lab members and trains them in procedures and safety.
• Supervises lab technicians and trainees.
• Participates in mouse work (transgenic models and xenografts).
• Prepares in-house common-use reagents and maintains equipment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Master of Life Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory management software

Job description

Laboratory Manager - Curing Brain Tumors

Division: Pediatrics Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $57,320 - $67,435 FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program is currently seeking an outstanding Laboratory Manager to lead and coordinate the activities of the research laboratory and assist Faculty in teaching and/or research programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in Life Science with high levels of energy, willing to learn and help, self-discipline, sense of responsibility, organization and dedication.

Job Duties

• Executes the lab ordering processes, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are timely and available for the team.
• Assists in onboarding new lab members and ensuring they are trained in lab procedures and safety protocols.
• Supervises and supports lab technicians and trainees in their research activities as needed.
• Understands and routinely participates in mouse work (transgenic mouse models and xenografts).
• Prepares in-house made common use research reagents.
• Consults with faculty to determine equipment purchase priorities, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities.
• Prepares and puts in place equipment and demonstrates use and care of equipment to research personnel in the laboratory.
• Maintains lab organization, including inventory management and space utilization.
• Maintains and updates the database and physical storage of new tumor and cell samples collected for the lab biorepository.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining lab safety and animal use protocols, and other regulatory documentation and compliance reports. - Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Arranges service calls for equipment and orders supplies.
• Collaborates with other labs and core facilities within the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine and the TCH Cancer Center as needed.
• Oversees lower-level lab member work, to include defining work responsibilities and prioritization in relation to their research projects.
• Supports the Research Project principal investigators to ensure aspects of project delivery goal and objective are completed.
• Trains and mentors existing and new staff.
• Assigns tasks and delegates work to research lab members via informal direct oversight.
• Performs other job-related duties such as shipping and receiving.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  

Department Specific Criteria

• Previous experience with genetically engineered mouse models
• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques and animal work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and laboratory management software
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, highly independent, and willing to train new students and PDFs
• Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills are mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Life Science
• Prior supervisory experience

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.