Research Laboratory Supervisor (Translational Lymphoma Research) - Oncology
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Research Laboratory Supervisor will perform and oversee research projects and laboratory operations within a translational lymphoma research laboratory focused on understanding lymphoma biology through integrated mouse models, in vitro systems, and human biospecimen analyses. This position is responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, managing experimental workflows, and maintaining laboratory infrastructure, including mouse colony operations, biospecimen processing and tracking, regulatory compliance, and data organization systems. The Research Laboratory Supervisor will work closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality execution of research activities.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs and oversees research studies, experiments, and laboratory processes, including experimental design support, data collection, and workflow coordination.
- Supervises laboratory personnel, including training, scheduling, and oversight of daily activities to ensure adherence to laboratory protocols and safety procedures.
- Manages laboratory operations, including procurement, inventory systems, reagent tracking, and equipment maintenance.
- Oversees mouse colony management, including breeding strategies, genotyping workflows, colony tracking, and coordination with animal care facilities.
- Coordinates and supports in vivo experimental studies, including cohort organization, treatment schedules, and tissue collection workflows.
- Oversees acquisition, processing, storage, and tracking of human biospecimens, including blood and tissue samples, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including IACUC, IRB, biosafety, and laboratory safety standards.
- Performs and/or supervises laboratory techniques, including flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology assays (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR), and preparation of samples for downstream analyses.
- Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory documentation systems.
- Maintains laboratory data systems, including experimental data organization, sample tracking databases, and protocol repositories.
- Oversees laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Assists with coordination of laboratory meetings, project timelines, and collaborative activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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:
Bachelor’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:
Laboratory (3 Years)
Skills:
Supervisory Management
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Cell Cultures, Collaborating, Communication, Data Documentation, Interpersonal Awareness, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Leadership, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Recordkeeping, Supervision, Workflow Organization, Working Independently
Grade
R11
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