Laboratory Operations Lead – Otolaryngology Admin

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a research laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow, standardized workflows, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role is operational and administrative, coordinating lab activities and maintaining organization.

Responsibilities include inventory management, vendor relations, equipment maintenance, onboarding new staff, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field, or combination of education and relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• 3+ years experience in laboratory setting (academic). Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with research compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., IBC, IRB) preferred.
• Experience managing laboratory operations in an academic or translational research setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow and organization.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, order supplies, and manage vendor relationships.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, service contracts, and repairs.
• Manage shared equipment scheduling and optimize lab space utilization.
• Ensure overall lab organization and readiness for ongoing research activities.
• Establish and maintain standardized workflows, protocols, and documentation practices.
• Ensure consistency in sample labeling, storage, and record-keeping.
• Monitor lab processes to maintain organization and operational efficiency.
• Identify and address operational gaps to improve workflow and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to institutional biosafety, chemical safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee proper handling and storage of biological samples and reagents.
• Manage and maintain lab-related protocols (e.g., IBC, IRB, ESCRO as applicable), ensuring timely renewals and that all documentation remains current and up to date.
• Proactively track protocol timelines and coordinate submissions to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new lab members, including access, safety training, and required documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for lab operations and administrative coordination.
• Support a structured, organized, and collaborative lab environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or related field

Job description

Mount Sinai seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a research laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow, standardized workflows, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role is operational and administrative, coordinating lab activities and maintaining organization.

Responsibilities include inventory management, vendor relations, equipment maintenance, onboarding new staff, and documentation.