Laboratory Operations Manager

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Washington; On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the Washington area is seeking a Laboratory Manager to supervise day-to-day lab operations, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and support the Investigator with personnel and space planning.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences, 3+ years lab experience including 1+ year supervisory, and strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits and is based at HHMI’s Washington area labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences; advanced degree is a plus.
• Three or more years of laboratory experience with at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab activities and equipment operation.
• Liaise with HHMI and host institution admin offices on budgets and purchasing.
• Ensure lab safety compliance with regulations.
• Develop laboratory guidelines and procedures.
• Train new personnel in proper lab conduct.
• May carry out research projects and evaluate new techniques.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Supervisory ability

Communications drafting

Organizational structure understanding

Training material development

Process analysis and improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the Washington area is seeking a Laboratory Manager to supervise day-to-day lab operations, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and support the Investigator with personnel and space planning.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences, 3+ years lab experience including 1+ year supervisory, and strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits and is based at HHMI’s Washington area labs.