Research Lab Manager - Endocrinology

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the Metabolomics Facility. This role ensures efficient laboratory workflows, reliable analytical performance, and compliance with institutional safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. The manager supports CLIA-regulated activities associated with a diagnostic assay for Niemann-Pick disease type C.

Performs, oversees and coordinates research projects. Oversees entire laboratory setting to promote smooth operation, regulatory compliance and interaction with other laboratories.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
• Assists with grant preparation and journal article submission.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures. Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel.
• Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel.
• Oversees and directs all support activities of the lab including human resources, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials and equipment.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. 
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research Laboratory Operations (5 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Prioritization

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Scheduled Hours

40