Laboratory Manager

Lab Tech III – Lab Management

***This position requires an active NACI clearance.***

The Lab Tech III in Lab Management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of laboratory operations within a dynamic scientific environment. This position involves comprehensive responsibilities spanning Quality Management, Safety Management, Ordering, Receiving, and Inventory, as well as Equipment Records and Maintenance. The Lab Tech III will be responsible for maintaining compliance with ISO standards, overseeing safety protocols, managing inventory, and coordinating equipment maintenance

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Lab Tech III – Lab Management: $74,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

 Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

 Lab Tech III – Lab Management Responsibilities Include:

·       Document management support including creating training tasks to ensure annual document review

·       Laboratory maintenance, including flushing eyewashes weekly, generating waste labels, removal of chemical and biohazardous waste from the lab

·       Maintenance of records and creates documentation for Quality compliance and ISO accreditation

·       Performs routine safety walkthroughs to ensure compliance: Checks for expired reagents, waste label expiration dates , sharps and autoclave pans are not filled within lab, up to date emergency list posted throughout lab. (Replace new soap and bleach from incoming fisher order, bleach-rite bleach has expiration date and can be emailed for COA)

·       Works with laboratory staff to prepare for biannual safety audits, works with leadership to delegate tasks to laboratory staff to rectify deficiencies

·       Ensure required documentation is kept up to date (Chemical hygiene plan, Comprehensive & biological risk assessments, Exposure control plan, SDS sheets etc.)

·       Reviews laboratory records for compliance with labeling requirements (i.e., centrifuge logs etc.)

·       Submit orders for chemicals and supplies for purchase by credit card holders

·       Serve as laboratory inventory system administrator: create records for new items, monitor items for expiration through the dashboard, periodic counting of inventory to ensure accuracy, provide feedback to developers

·       Receiving ordered items, store appropriately, upload COAs and packing slips into the system

·       Maintain instrument preventative maintenance and repair logs

·       Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with instrument and equipment vendors

·       Ensure laboratory inventory system reflects current inventory through periodic cycle counts

·       Analyze specimens, interpret and record testing results, and report findings

·       Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Lab Tech III – Lab Management Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

•        Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years of relevant experience.

•        Prior experience in CLIA, ISO, GLP, or cGMP environments.

•        Previous experience supporting CDC or equivalent federal agency preferred.

•        Advanced technical knowledge in health, science, biomedical, and clinical disciplines.

•        Skill in performing detailed information search, correlation, interpretation of technical data and the preparation of technical documentation

•        Demonstrated ability to support a variety of tasks, including performing sampling; testing or operating equipment or systems; performing quality assurance reviews; participating in equipment or system installation and troubleshooting activities

•        Experience preparing sampling, quality assurance, and installation reports

•        Maintains knowledge and understanding of all laboratory safety and reporting requirements

•        Competency to perform non-routine and complex assignments

•        Experience providing guidance to more junior team members

•        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

•        Excellent written and verbal communication

•        Attention to details.

•        Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Operation Solutions (CNOS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNOS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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 Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords: Laboratory Management, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Inventory Control, Biomedical Testing.

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Salary : $74,000