Laboratory Manager - New York City Area

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee daily operations in a vibrant research environment. This role involves supervising lab staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing equipment and supplies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in health or physical sciences and several years of laboratory experience, including supervisory roles. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing scientific research and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in health or physical sciences is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• Train personnel and develop lab guidelines.

Skills

Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment

Ability to supervise others

Communication skills

Organizational understanding

Instructional material development

Process analysis and goal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences

Advanced degree

Job description

Primary Work Address: 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065

We are always open to finding self-motivated, collaborative, and highly organized Lab Manager candidates for potential opportunities within our labs in the greater New York City area.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will be contacted by a member of our Recruitment team if your skills and experience appear to be a match for an open role.

Lab Manager Role

The Lab Manager role is responsible for supervising and performing technical and administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support of the lab's research and operational needs. This role coordinates equipment maintenance, ensures adequate supplies for experimental needs, supports the Investigator with personnel management, manages lab safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, assists in laboratory space and facilities planning, makes recommendations for changes, maintains inventory of laboratory furniture and equipment, and serves as the liaison to both HHMI and host institution administrative offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, including ensuring operation of crucial equipment and making sure adequate supplies are available for routine experimental procedures.
2. Act as liaison between lab and HHMI and host institution administrative offices on issues such as budget management and purchasing.
3. Act as liaison between lab and host safety and regulatory offices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
4. Develop laboratory guidelines; maintain procedures manuals; and/or evaluate new materials and equipment.
5. Train incoming personnel in appropriate lab conduct and may train others in technical areas and sophisticated processes.
6. May carry out research project.
7. May evaluate new techniques and technology.
8. May plan for and provide working supervision to the work of Research Technicians or other junior laboratory personnel.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Advanced degree is a plus.

Experience: Three or more years of laboratory experience including at least one year of supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.
2. Ability to supervise others.
3. Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style.
4. In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within and outside the work unit.
5. Ability to develop instructional material for routine training purposes.
6. Ability to review goals, analyze processes vital to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds. Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids, and presence of carcinogenic substances.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation Range:

Laboratory Manager I – $73,255.00 (minimum) - $91,500.00 (midpoint) - $118,910.00 (maximum)

Pay Type: Annual

HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer