Laboratory Manager- Waldor Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,320 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mentorship and development

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily lab operations, manage supplies, and coordinate regulatory compliance. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and liaising with HHMI and host offices on procurement, visas, and budgets.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a health/physical science and 3+ years of lab experience, including supervisory duties, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a health or physical science; PhD in biomedical science preferred.
• Three or more years of laboratory experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to plan and document activities clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, ensuring operation of essential equipment and supplies.
• Maintain laboratory consumables and reagents inventories and order supplies.
• Act as liaison with biosafety and regulatory offices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate amendments and renewals for lab permits and protocols, including animal protocols and biosafety approvals.
• Oversee service contracts and repairs of laboratory equipment and manage asset inventories.
• Liaise with HHMI and host institution offices on procurement, MTAs, staff transitions, visas, budgets, and host accounts.
• Develop lab guidelines, update procedures manuals, and evaluate materials and equipment; create process improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Supervisory experience

Lab equipment operation

Collaborative/inclusive work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/physical science

PhD in biomedical science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Primary Work Address: 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115

About the role

Matthew Waldor wants to understand the principles that govern the interactions between enteric bacterial pathogens and their hosts. Waldor and his team, based at Brigham and Women\'s Hospital develop animal models and integrate pathogen- and host-directed profiling methods to probe pathogen and host biology during infection. The team often applies and develops emerging technologies to define the genes, proteins, and metabolites that mediate interactions between pathogens and their hosts. Knowledge from these studies is applied in the development of new therapeutics, including a live-attenuated cholera vaccine now being studied in clinical trials. More information about the lab and their work can be found by visiting https://www.waldorlab.com/.

What we provide

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Joining the vibrant scientific communities of Brigham and Women\'s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the broader Boston biomedical research community.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

What you’ll do

• Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, including ensuring the operation of essential equipment and making sure adequate supplies are available for routine experimental procedures.
• Maintain laboratory consumables and reagents inventories.
• Order and receive supplies and equipment.
• Act as liaison between the laboratory and host biosafety and regulatory offices (Environmental Health and Safety, IACUC, Institutional Biosafety Committee) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations governing work with bacterial pathogens and animal models.
• Coordinate amendments and renewals for lab permits, licenses, and protocols, including animal protocols and biosafety approvals.
• Oversee service contracts and repairs of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain records of asset locations and participate in periodic asset inventories.
• Act as liaison between the lab and HHMI, and host institution administrative offices on issues such as procurement, MTAs, lab staff transitions, visas, budgets, and use of host accounts.
• Develop laboratory guidelines, maintain procedures manuals, evaluate new materials and equipment, and create process improvements for the lab.
• Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct and, where applicable, in technical areas and complex processes; may plan for and provide working supervision to research technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Manage adherence to institutional biosafety and animal care and use standards, keep compliance records/logs current, maintain current knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, and liaise with host regulatory offices to ensure compliance and participate in periodic regulatory review.
• Attend and participate in weekly lab meetings; the chosen candidate is also encouraged to engage in science projects.

What you bring

• Bachelor\'s degree required, preferably in a health or physical science, a PhD in biomedical science is preferred.
• Three or more years of laboratory experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Interest in scientific work and the research being conducted by the lab.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to plan effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to initiate and compose written communications for various purposes in an appropriate style, along with strong record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a diverse population and to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative laboratory environment.
• Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.
• Ability to supervise others and develop instructional material for routine training purposes.
• In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within and outside the work unit, including the role of each position in the group and in other groups.

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, for example using a keyboard; 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 (such as a laptop computer or tablet). 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring Pay Range $78,320.00 - $97,900.00 Pay Type: Annual The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

• 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.

Why HHMI

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is an independent, ever-evolving philanthropy that supports basic biomedical scientists and educators with the potential for transformative impact. We make long-term investments in people, not just projects, because we believe in the power of individuals to make breakthroughs over time.

What makes us strong

To move science forward we need a diverse collection of talents, expertise, and backgrounds in scientific research and science education, as well as communications, finance, human resources, information technology, investments, law, and operations. At HHMI, we encourage collaborative and results-driven working styles and offer an adaptable environment where employees can do their best work. What makes us strong is the diversity of our perspectives. We work to promote a culture of inclusion in our work environments and across the greater scientific community. To find more information about us and the steps we\'re taking to make HHMI a more inclusive organization, visit our About Us page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

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