What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Morehouse School Of Medicine?
Dr. Cimona V. Hinton, Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Immunology is seeking a talented Lab Manager. The Lab Manager will oversee operations of the lab and contribute to biomedical research that examines cannabinoids and their receptors in cancer, and other projects related to the biological basis of health disparities.
The lab manager will bring managerial skills and knowledge of safety and lab procedures to ensure that the lab operates smoothly. The position will oversee scheduling, maintaining inventory, ordering and organizing supplies, and maintaining safety standards. The lab manager will also train lab staff and research students on the correct use of lab equipment, in addition to mentoring and fostering a collaborative culture.
The Lab Manager will also perform research experiments to support the scholarship of the lab. The Lab Manager must be able to contribute to the scope, and plan of approach, of research projects. It will be expected that the lab manager contributes original ideas to the laboratory research, standardizes new techniques and trains staff, performs specialized procedures, prepares written reports of laboratory experimental methods, reads abstracts and articles, organizes and plans techniques, and help lab personnel troubleshoot problems that they are unable to solve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
- Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet deadlines and exhibit attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
- Minimum of five (5) years of laboratory experience.
- Experience with mouse handling is strongly desired
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://careers.msm.edu/postings/21890
EEO Statement Summary
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Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:
The Lab Manager herein described will oversee operations in Dr. Cimona V. Hinton’s laboratory including:
- Serving as a liaison to regulatory divisions on campus (e.g., IACUC, Biosafety)
- Negotiating with vendors/service providers
- Purchasing and monitoring of expenditures for compliance with cost principles and budget
- Ensuring training and compliance for all lab personnel.
- Training lab personnel in research protocol and methodology
- Maintaining laboratory infrastructure including inventory and equipment
The Lab Manager will be responsible for conducting scientific experiments, working with internal and external collaborators to allocate space and resources in the lab, maintaining laboratory stocks, research tools and inventory, analyzing data, and preparing it for publication.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs and coordinates a wide range of research procedures and conducts a variety of complex support tasks and projects determined by Dr. Cimona V. Hinton.
- Assist in the process of developing IACUC studies, protocol management and reporting.
- Conduct laboratory experiments in the primary laboratory and the Center for Laboratory Animal Resources at Morehouse School of Medicine.
- Follow established procedures to prepare solutions, media, and reagents using standard and scientific arithmetical calculations.
- Prepare reports, graphs, figures, slide presentations, and tables.
- Maintain lab hygiene, including dishwashing, autoclaving, and others.
- Complete all documentation of lab safety and operations, and coordinate lab inspections.
- Manage compliance and interactions with regulatory entities, including IACUC and Biosafety.
- Package waste material and arrange for disposal according to established procedures.
- Assist with preparing and submitting IACUC protocols, continuations, and other regulatory documentation.
- Ensure compliance with CLAR/MSM and federal regulations related to studies that include live animal models.
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing, labeling, billing, inventory, and requisition of lab equipment, supplies and materials.
- Provide hands-on training to all lab personnel.
- Maintain research data in electronic and written laboratory notebooks, prepare summary reports and slide presentations, and report findings to the principal investigator.
- Perform basic repair and troubleshooting of experiments and scientific equipment.
** The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
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- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
- * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
