Sr. Research Lab Manager | MGB Cancer Center
DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Summarize the nature and level of work performedPlease note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.
The MGH Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is looking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Laboratory Manager under the direction of multiple Principal Investigators and the CCR Research Program Manager, the CCR Senior Research Laboratory Manager will provide operational and administrative management support to multiple research laboratories and work to resolve problems related to safety, supplies, and equipment by contacting and interacting with appropriate hospital personnel and vendorsThe CCR Senior Research Laboratory Manager will also serve as Safety Officer and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with MGH policies, and training staff in proper laboratory procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this positionThese items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluationThis section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.
Management ResponsibilitiesEvaluate vendor discounts and process orders for laboratory members through MGB's procurement platform.
Maintain database for laboratory orders.
Receive, carefully inspect, and verify all laboratory deliveries.
Communicate with vendors to track ordersCreate orders for shared lab and office supplies and renew/initiate standing orders.
Maintain inventory of basic laboratory stock ensuring that adequate supplies are always available.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment.
Renew/initiate equipment service contractsServe as liaison between laboratory staff and service vendors for problems with equipment.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good working order; work with the Facility Manager to assess and review repair estimates and preventative maintenance optionsCoordinate annual certification of biosafety cabinetsCoordinate cleaning and calibration of all balances and microscopes annuallyCoordinate service for lab-specific equipment.
Assist the Equipment/Compliance Specialist in the validation of equipment, hardware, and software.
Orient new laboratory staff to lab policies and procedures and serves as a resource for questions.
Train incoming personnel in laboratory operations and assist them with enrolling in safety training programsEnsure that all laboratory staff complete mandatory training for animal use and human subject use as neededIdentify, interpret, and disseminate information on internal, federal, and sponsor regulatory guidelines and policies.
Prepare laboratories for internal, local, State, and federal regulatory agency inspectionsPrepare Inspection Responses if there are any findings.
Assist Principal Investigator with completing required forms for animal and human subject protocolsResponsible for identifying and assisting in resolving issues regarding animal/human protocolsMaintains complete files of all animal and human protocol applications, approvals, and correspondence.
Assist lab members in maintaining animal care protocols and coordinate the response to any inspections or requests for changes in animal care protocols.
Assist with the renewal of the Radiation use permitComplete all necessary paperwork for radioactivity permits, distribute badges, and maintain records of radiation and isotope use and disposal.
Monitor biohazard material use and disposal.
Serve as primary resource and point of contact for principal investigators, departmental staff, manager, and purchasing agent.
Serve as laboratory contact for Buildings and Grounds.
Laboratory Safety ResponsibilitiesProvide safety orientation for all new laboratory employees, including:
fire, chemical, and biological safety.
Plan and train for laboratory emergencies.
Maintain Chemical inventory.
Maintain an up-to-date file of MSDS, for all hazardous chemicals.
Attend regular safety meetings.
Coordinate safety training sessions with appropriate departments, such as the Safety Office, Radiation Safety Office, and the office of Infection ControlEnsure that all laboratory staff completes mandatory training for fire safety, biohazard safety, and radiation safety annually as needed.
Implement and monitor safety programs in compliance with CDC, NIH, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DPH, NRC, JCAHO, and MGH.
Maintain records of individual employee training.
Keep signage up to date.
Ensure that there is adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment available.
Respond to Safety Office suggestions for improving workplace safety.
Provide manuals of Chemical Hygiene Plan, Radiation safety plan, and OSHA Bloodborne pathogen and Exposure control plan.
Prepares the laboratories for annual biosafety inspectionsProvide safety advice and act as an information resource.
Assists with the execution of material transfer agreements QualificationsPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this positionThese items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluationThis section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.
Management ResponsibilitiesEvaluate vendor discounts and process orders for laboratory members through MGB's procurement platform.
Maintain database for laboratory orders.
Receive, carefully inspect, and verify all laboratory deliveries.
Communicate with vendors to track ordersCreate orders for shared lab and office supplies and renew/initiate standing orders.
Maintain inventory of basic laboratory stock ensuring that adequate supplies are always available.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment.
Renew/initiate equipment service contractsServe as liaison between laboratory staff and service vendors for problems with equipment.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good working order; work with the Facility Manager to assess and review repair estimates and preventative maintenance optionsCoordinate annual certification of biosafety cabinetsCoordinate cleaning and calibration of all balances and microscopes annuallyCoordinate service for lab-specific equipment.
Assist the Equipment/Compliance Specialist in the validation of equipment, hardware, and software.
Orient new laboratory staff to lab policies and procedures and serves as a resource for questions.
Train incoming personnel in laboratory operations and assist them with enrolling in safety training programsEnsure that all laboratory staff complete mandatory training for animal use and human subject use as neededIdentify, interpret, and disseminate information on internal, federal, and sponsor regulatory guidelines and policies.
Prepare laboratories for internal, local, State, and federal regulatory agency inspectionsPrepare Inspection Responses if there are any findings.
Assist Principal Investigator with completing required forms for animal and human subject protocolsResponsible for identifying and assisting in resolving issues regarding animal/human protocolsMaintains complete files of all animal and human protocol applications, approvals, and correspondence.
Assist lab members in maintaining animal care protocols and coordinate the response to any inspections or requests for changes in animal care protocols.
Assist with the renewal of the Radiation use permitComplete all necessary paperwork for radioactivity permits, distribute badges, and maintain records of radiation and isotope use and disposal.
Monitor biohazard material use and disposal.
Serve as primary resource and point of contact for principal investigators, departmental staff, manager, and purchasing agent.
Serve as laboratory contact for Buildings and Grounds.
Laboratory Safety ResponsibilitiesProvide safety orientation for all new laboratory employees, including:
fire, chemical, and biological safety.
Plan and train for laboratory emergencies.
Maintain Chemical inventory.
Maintain an up-to-date file of MSDS, for all hazardous chemicals.
Attend regular safety meetings.
Coordinate safety training sessions with appropriate departments, such as the Safety Office, Radiation Safety Office, and the office of Infection ControlEnsure that all laboratory staff completes mandatory training for fire safety, biohazard safety, and radiation safety annually as needed.
Implement and monitor safety programs in compliance with CDC, NIH, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DPH, NRC, JCAHO, and MGH.
Maintain records of individual employee training.
Keep signage up to date.
Ensure that there is adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment available.
Respond to Safety Office suggestions for improving workplace safety.
Provide manuals of Chemical Hygiene Plan, Radiation safety plan, and OSHA Bloodborne pathogen and Exposure control plan.
Prepares the laboratories for annual biosafety inspectionsProvide safety advice and act as an information resource.
Assists with the execution of material transfer agreements SKILLS& COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the jobThe Senior Research Laboratory Manager should have:
Ability to make independent effective decisionsexcellent judgment & ability to interpret information and protocol requirementsaptitude for technical problem solvingability to effectively supervise othersability to make decisions that are in the best interest of the labability to adapt to shifting priorities in response to changing deadlines and the needs of the labflexibility and the ability to deal positively with organizational changesexcellent organizational skills budget management skillsability to anticipate problems and develop contingency plans to deal with them ability to maintain high productivity in stressful situations; maintain high performance in the face of setbacks ability to challenge proposed actions in a way that facilitates constructive discussion LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if required or preferredEDUCATION:
Check boxes that best describe the minimum and preferred education requirements.
MA/MS/MPH required
Experience:
Indicate the required and preferred (optional)amount and type of experience.
Required:
Minimum of 7 years of progressively more responsible experience in a research-related field requiredJob Field:
Research-ManagementOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule:
Full-timeShift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
Regular Recommended Skills Administration Biology Calibration Coordinating Databases Financial Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summarize the nature and level of work performedPlease note that this section should be written in a paragraph format and provide a broad description of the role and its purpose as well as the reporting structure.
The MGH Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is looking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Laboratory Manager under the direction of multiple Principal Investigators and the CCR Research Program Manager, the CCR Senior Research Laboratory Manager will provide operational and administrative management support to multiple research laboratories and work to resolve problems related to safety, supplies, and equipment by contacting and interacting with appropriate hospital personnel and vendorsThe CCR Senior Research Laboratory Manager will also serve as Safety Officer and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with MGH policies, and training staff in proper laboratory procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this positionThese items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluationThis section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.
Management ResponsibilitiesEvaluate vendor discounts and process orders for laboratory members through MGB's procurement platform.
Maintain database for laboratory orders.
Receive, carefully inspect, and verify all laboratory deliveries.
Communicate with vendors to track ordersCreate orders for shared lab and office supplies and renew/initiate standing orders.
Maintain inventory of basic laboratory stock ensuring that adequate supplies are always available.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment.
Renew/initiate equipment service contractsServe as liaison between laboratory staff and service vendors for problems with equipment.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good working order; work with the Facility Manager to assess and review repair estimates and preventative maintenance optionsCoordinate annual certification of biosafety cabinetsCoordinate cleaning and calibration of all balances and microscopes annuallyCoordinate service for lab-specific equipment.
Assist the Equipment/Compliance Specialist in the validation of equipment, hardware, and software.
Orient new laboratory staff to lab policies and procedures and serves as a resource for questions.
Train incoming personnel in laboratory operations and assist them with enrolling in safety training programsEnsure that all laboratory staff complete mandatory training for animal use and human subject use as neededIdentify, interpret, and disseminate information on internal, federal, and sponsor regulatory guidelines and policies.
Prepare laboratories for internal, local, State, and federal regulatory agency inspectionsPrepare Inspection Responses if there are any findings.
Assist Principal Investigator with completing required forms for animal and human subject protocolsResponsible for identifying and assisting in resolving issues regarding animal/human protocolsMaintains complete files of all animal and human protocol applications, approvals, and correspondence.
Assist lab members in maintaining animal care protocols and coordinate the response to any inspections or requests for changes in animal care protocols.
Assist with the renewal of the Radiation use permitComplete all necessary paperwork for radioactivity permits, distribute badges, and maintain records of radiation and isotope use and disposal.
Monitor biohazard material use and disposal.
Serve as primary resource and point of contact for principal investigators, departmental staff, manager, and purchasing agent.
Serve as laboratory contact for Buildings and Grounds.
Laboratory Safety ResponsibilitiesProvide safety orientation for all new laboratory employees, including:
fire, chemical, and biological safety.
Plan and train for laboratory emergencies.
Maintain Chemical inventory.
Maintain an up-to-date file of MSDS, for all hazardous chemicals.
Attend regular safety meetings.
Coordinate safety training sessions with appropriate departments, such as the Safety Office, Radiation Safety Office, and the office of Infection ControlEnsure that all laboratory staff completes mandatory training for fire safety, biohazard safety, and radiation safety annually as needed.
Implement and monitor safety programs in compliance with CDC, NIH, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DPH, NRC, JCAHO, and MGH.
Maintain records of individual employee training.
Keep signage up to date.
Ensure that there is adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment available.
Respond to Safety Office suggestions for improving workplace safety.
Provide manuals of Chemical Hygiene Plan, Radiation safety plan, and OSHA Bloodborne pathogen and Exposure control plan.
Prepares the laboratories for annual biosafety inspectionsProvide safety advice and act as an information resource.
Assists with the execution of material transfer agreements QualificationsPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
In order of importance, list essential areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this positionThese items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluationThis section should be completed as a bulleted list and explain how the role is performed.
Management ResponsibilitiesEvaluate vendor discounts and process orders for laboratory members through MGB's procurement platform.
Maintain database for laboratory orders.
Receive, carefully inspect, and verify all laboratory deliveries.
Communicate with vendors to track ordersCreate orders for shared lab and office supplies and renew/initiate standing orders.
Maintain inventory of basic laboratory stock ensuring that adequate supplies are always available.
Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment.
Renew/initiate equipment service contractsServe as liaison between laboratory staff and service vendors for problems with equipment.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good working order; work with the Facility Manager to assess and review repair estimates and preventative maintenance optionsCoordinate annual certification of biosafety cabinetsCoordinate cleaning and calibration of all balances and microscopes annuallyCoordinate service for lab-specific equipment.
Assist the Equipment/Compliance Specialist in the validation of equipment, hardware, and software.
Orient new laboratory staff to lab policies and procedures and serves as a resource for questions.
Train incoming personnel in laboratory operations and assist them with enrolling in safety training programsEnsure that all laboratory staff complete mandatory training for animal use and human subject use as neededIdentify, interpret, and disseminate information on internal, federal, and sponsor regulatory guidelines and policies.
Prepare laboratories for internal, local, State, and federal regulatory agency inspectionsPrepare Inspection Responses if there are any findings.
Assist Principal Investigator with completing required forms for animal and human subject protocolsResponsible for identifying and assisting in resolving issues regarding animal/human protocolsMaintains complete files of all animal and human protocol applications, approvals, and correspondence.
Assist lab members in maintaining animal care protocols and coordinate the response to any inspections or requests for changes in animal care protocols.
Assist with the renewal of the Radiation use permitComplete all necessary paperwork for radioactivity permits, distribute badges, and maintain records of radiation and isotope use and disposal.
Monitor biohazard material use and disposal.
Serve as primary resource and point of contact for principal investigators, departmental staff, manager, and purchasing agent.
Serve as laboratory contact for Buildings and Grounds.
Laboratory Safety ResponsibilitiesProvide safety orientation for all new laboratory employees, including:
fire, chemical, and biological safety.
Plan and train for laboratory emergencies.
Maintain Chemical inventory.
Maintain an up-to-date file of MSDS, for all hazardous chemicals.
Attend regular safety meetings.
Coordinate safety training sessions with appropriate departments, such as the Safety Office, Radiation Safety Office, and the office of Infection ControlEnsure that all laboratory staff completes mandatory training for fire safety, biohazard safety, and radiation safety annually as needed.
Implement and monitor safety programs in compliance with CDC, NIH, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DPH, NRC, JCAHO, and MGH.
Maintain records of individual employee training.
Keep signage up to date.
Ensure that there is adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment available.
Respond to Safety Office suggestions for improving workplace safety.
Provide manuals of Chemical Hygiene Plan, Radiation safety plan, and OSHA Bloodborne pathogen and Exposure control plan.
Prepares the laboratories for annual biosafety inspectionsProvide safety advice and act as an information resource.
Assists with the execution of material transfer agreements SKILLS& COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
This section should be a bulleted list of minimum requirements explaining the skills (what the individual is trained for) and competencies (measurable as defined by the job) necessary to perform the jobThe Senior Research Laboratory Manager should have:
Ability to make independent effective decisionsexcellent judgment & ability to interpret information and protocol requirementsaptitude for technical problem solvingability to effectively supervise othersability to make decisions that are in the best interest of the labability to adapt to shifting priorities in response to changing deadlines and the needs of the labflexibility and the ability to deal positively with organizational changesexcellent organizational skills budget management skillsability to anticipate problems and develop contingency plans to deal with them ability to maintain high productivity in stressful situations; maintain high performance in the face of setbacks ability to challenge proposed actions in a way that facilitates constructive discussion LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if required or preferredEDUCATION:
Check boxes that best describe the minimum and preferred education requirements.
MA/MS/MPH required
Experience:
Indicate the required and preferred (optional)amount and type of experience.
Required:
Minimum of 7 years of progressively more responsible experience in a research-related field requiredJob Field:
Research-ManagementOrganization:
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule:
Full-timeShift:
Day JobEmployee Status:
Regular Recommended Skills Administration Biology Calibration Coordinating Databases Financial Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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