Laboratory Manager

Job title: Laboratory Manager

Work Location: 417 Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930

Division/Department: Research

Reports to: Science Director

Full-time X

Part-time

Exempt X

Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the daily operations and overall safety of GMGI’s research facility and contribute to growth plans for expanded laboratory space, equipment, and research capabilities.

Operations:

·        Implement and enforce laboratory operation policies to support research with the highest standards of quality, reproducibility, and safety

·        Maintain laboratory equipment and oversee service contracts and equipment repairs

·        Train personnel on the proper use of equipment

·        Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory; place and receive orders for supplies and equipment; manage payments with office personnel, and track spending related to lab management

·        Serve as the main contact for equipment and supply vendors

·        Coordinate biological and hazardous waste removal and maintain product recycling programs

·        Assist with shipping related to research projects

·        Oversee the operation of GMGI’s seawater facility

·        Lead efforts to establish the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

·        Organize required lab inspections by local, state, and federal agencies

·        Assist with space planning for research labs and equipment as GMGI grows

·        Contribute to capital grants to raise funds for new equipment and lab build out

·        Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and sustainability of the lab environment

Safety:

·        Develop and implement lab safety protocols and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and train personnel according to these standards

·        Lead institutional safety committee, organize quarterly meetings and maintain meeting minutes

·        Record, maintain, and investigate laboratory incidents and contact OSHA after the occurrence of a mandatory reporting event

·        Regularly inspect safety features (e.g. eye wash stations, safety showers, fire extinguisher)

·        Annually review Biosafety Manual (and update if required)

·        Annually review Chemical Hygiene Plan (and update if required)

·        Maintain an accurate chemical inventory and all safety data sheets (SDS) physically and digitally.

·        Maintain current RCRA Training (required annually)

·        Maintain current DOT awareness training (required every 3 years)

·        Lead the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and act as the liaison between GMGI and the Gloucester Board of Health

Contribute to GMGI’s ongoing research activities and research-related administrative duties as time permits.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Biology, Biotechnology, or related field

·        Knowledge of good laboratory practice and two or more years of lab operations experience

·        Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures

·        Knowledge of IACUC guidelines and regulations

·        Knowledge of standard molecular biology procedures and equipment (e.g. DNA sequencers, thermocyclers, robotic workstation, bioanalyzer, spectrometer, fluorescent microscope)

·        Knowledge of aquaria maintenance is desired

Other Requirements:

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to provide effective technical instruction to members of staff

·        Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

·        Excellent writing and documentation skills

·        Capable of working in a start-up environment, with work changing to adapt to needs

·        Enthusiasm and commitment to GMGI’s mission for science and education

·        Self-starting, independent, creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

·        Ability to lift up to 50 lbs