Laboratory Services Manager

The Department of Neurosurgery for Stanford University is seeking a Laboratory Services Manager 1 for the Stanford NeuroTraIn Center, directed by Dr. Juan Fernandez-Miranda. This lab is a true translational effort to introduce novel anatomical concepts and innovative surgical techniques into real surgical practice. The lab is seeking a laboratory services manager to maintain its facilities and supervise staff supporting the operations of one or more complex research and teaching facilities. The lab manager will supervise all international visitors, establishing a proper rotating schedule for all lab personnel and visitors and to ensure that all individuals are in compliance with policies, training, and equipment.

The Lab manager will also be responsible for the coordination of logistics for lab events such as the CME Annual Course, Pituitary Patient Education Day, Stryker, and Medtronic exhibitors. Event coordination background is highly desired.

Duties include*:

• Oversee the operation and management of a research or teaching facility; schedule and coordinate use of equipment and/or facility.
• Negotiate and monitor equipment service contracts and warranties with vendors.
• Determine equipment needs, authorize purchase of equipment, and oversee installation of equipment and instruments in collaboration with facilities services staff.
• Perform and/or coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment; determine proper method of repair.
• Oversee layout, allocation, and tracking of space among multiple labs; manage logistics of laboratory moves; implement plans for renovations of equipment and or/facilities in collaboration with facilities services staff.
• Administer and prepare budgets that include several funding sources.
• Administer health and safety programs and ensure safety compliance; act as resource on safety procedures; provide instruction on routine basis; liaise with school and/or university health and safety office as appropriate.
• Direct work of other staff, including supervision, hiring, promotions, and terminations; determine staffing needs, and ensure efficient utilization of staff.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Understanding of academic research facility needs.
• General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s).
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets.
• Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May at times be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards include, but are not limited to, chemicals, pesticides, and solvents, allergens, blood bourn pathogens.
• May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
• May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields.
• Must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, etc.
• May work extended or unusual work hours due to research or project requirements and peak work cycles. After hours on-call availability required.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $92,587 to $105,351 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.