Laboratory Manager - Washington Area

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,880 - 133,055; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Seattle is seeking a Lab Manager to supervise research activities and ensure the smooth operation of laboratory processes. You will manage daily activities, liaise with administrative offices, and uphold safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in health or physical sciences, with at least three years of laboratory experience, including supervisory roles. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory experience, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to maintain and operate essential lab equipment.
• Familiarity with regulations and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory.
• Liaise between lab and administrative offices.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct.

Skills

Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment

Ability to supervise others

Develop instructional material

Analyze processes and develop techniques

Initiate and compose communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences

Advanced degree

Job description

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, including such activities as ensuring operation of essential equipment, making sure adequate supplies are available for routine experimental procedures, reviewing budgets, etc.
• Act as liaison between lab and HHMI and host institution administrative offices on issues such as budget management, fixed asset inventories, purchasing, use of host accounts, etc.
• Act as liaison between lab and host safety and regulatory offices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Develop laboratory guidelines; maintain procedures manuals; and/or evaluate new materials and equipment.
• Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct.
• May train others in technical areas and complex processes.
• May carry out research project.
• May evaluate new techniques and technology.
• 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: Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment; Ability to supervise others; Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style; 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; Ability to develop instructional material for routine training purposes; Ability to review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals; Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.

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

Laboratory Manager I, Washington – $81,880.00 (minimum) - $102,400.00 (midpoint) - $133,055.00 (maximum)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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