Laboratory Manager-MSH-Neurosurgery

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System’s Comprehensive Center for Surgical Innovation (CCSI) seeks a Lab Manager to oversee Anatomy Lab and OR spaces, ensuring compliant handling of cadaveric tissues and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include procurement, scheduling, inventory, and disposal of specimens, staffing, and developing SOPs. The role requires leadership, strong organization, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing human tissue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced supervision.
• Minimum five years in a laboratory setting with supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, scheduling, and disposal of cadaveric materials.
• Lead anatomy labs and OR space staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and facility handbooks for CCSI users.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing human tissue.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Planning & scheduling

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or a closely related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Comprehensive Center for Surgical Innovation (CCSI) is an initiative of the Mount Sinai BioDesign Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The BioDesign Institute is dedicated to developing cutting-edge medical technologies for surgery and other clinical areas through direct collaboration with physicians and surgeons. Working at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and entrepreneurship, the CCSI accelerates the design, testing, and commercialization of next-generation devices and instrumentation to improve patient outcomes

Responsibilities

The CCSI Lab Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Anatomy Lab and OR space within the Comprehensive Center for Surgical Innovation (CCSI) at the Mount Sinai BioDesign Institute. The Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle of anatomical specimen management, including procurement, scheduling, and disposal or return of all human tissue used in research and education. A central priority of this role is ensuring institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing the handling of human tissue for medical research and education.

Anatomical Coordination (20%)

Manage the full operational cycle of human tissue and cadaveric material, including procurement, scheduling, inventory tracking, storage, and compliant disposal of specimen

• Procures cadavers, cadaveric material, and other teaching and dissection lab materials for the CCSI
• Oversee proper storage and maintenance of cadavers and cadaveric materials in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure ethical and legal compliance in the handling, use, and disposition of all anatomical materials.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the anatomy labs and OR space, including staffing, equipment, and supplies.

CCSI & OR Environment Oversight (60%)

• Provides leadership and oversight of the set up and management of all the anatomy and OR spaces in the CCSI
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the anatomy labs and OR space environment inclusive of staffing, equipment and supplies
• Partners with CCSI leadership on the resources and set up for all CCSI anatomic sessions
• Consults with scheduled session directors regarding laboratory logistics, supplies, equipment and support for all sessions scheduled within the CCSI anatomy space.
• Coordinates specimen services for all CCSI cadaveric sessions
• Liaises with the institutional offices for Safety, Security and Environmental Health
• Evaluate laboratories operations for efficient practices, and appropriate use of resources, ensuring effective use of services
• Ensure compliance with institutional, local state and federal regulations related to safety and quality standards.
• Oversee procurement, inventory and management of anatomy labs and OR
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and facility handbooks for all CCSI users.

Other Responsibilities (20%)

• Develop and implement work processes to achieve program efficiency and deliver services effectively.
• Maintain and update processes, procedures, and handbooks for all CCSI facility users. .
• Supervise the CCSI Laboratory Technician, including performance management, professional development, time management, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as member of various committees as appropriate
• Exercise sound judgment and leadership when acting in lieu of the Scientific Director.
• Partner with CCSI leadership to track the programmatic financial progress and prepare financial reports.
• Cross train and support other team members.
• Perform other duties as needed as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred
• Minimum five years experience as laboratory with two years supervisory experience involving supervision of professional laboratory personnel.
• Comfort and experience handling cadavers and cadaveric materials preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to problem solve, multi-task, and understand the big picture.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex or emergent situations
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communications and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

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Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that