EIS is seeking a Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager
Mandatory Qualifications: The Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager is a pivotal role that requires a combination of scientific expertise, leadership skills, and organizational abilities to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the laboratory.

• The contractor employee shall possess a minimum master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in research/translational lab.
• The contractor employee shall possess at least one (1) year demonstrated experience with large animal research models (swine).
• The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated expertise with ordering, procuring, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
• The contractor employee shall possess minimum one (1) year demonstrated experience developing and executing research protocols.
• The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated experience following industry standards and safety regulations for handling samples.
• The contractor employee shall possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business inquiries, including technical RFQ/RFP.
• The contractor employee shall possess the ability to work with veterinary staff to set up and prepare experiments.
• The contractor employee shall posses demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory.
• The contractor employee shall demonstrate the following work characteristics: ability to work independently; attention to detail; extensive organizational skills; initiative, ability, and drive to solve practical problems; excellent multitasking skills; ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel.
• The contractor employee shall demonstrate expertise on Microsoft Office programs and laboratory management software such as lab chart.
• The contractor employee shall have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with managing military funded grants.

Tasks
Laboratory Operations Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Implement new programs, tests, methods, and instrumentation.
• Manage lab personnel daily duties, including training and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Schedule and assign employees based on lab operational needs.

Research Project Coordination: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Oversee the planning, initiation, and execution of research projects.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and other stakeholders.
• Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring the workload of functional areas.

Budget Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Develop and manage the laboratory budget.
• Allocate resources efficiently and seek cost-saving opportunities.

Quality Control and Assurance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Achieves quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures for experiments and data collection.
• Ensure compliance with good laboratory practices (GLP) and other relevant standards.
• Adheres to specimen preparation procedures.

Equipment Maintenance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Establishes quality standards to maintain medical laboratory equipment performance.
• Coordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed.

Data Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Implement data management systems and protocols.
• Identifies informational needs to manage medical laboratory information systems.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Collaboration and Communication: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Facilitate communication among laboratory members and with external collaborators.
• Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration.

Grant and Proposal Support: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Prepare grant applications and research proposals.
• Track and manage grant funds and expenditures.

Professional Development: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Stay informed about advancements in the field and emerging technologies.
• Support the professional development of laboratory staff.
• Complies with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements.

Environmental Health and Safety: Contract employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate with environmental health and safety officers to ensure compliance.

Documentation and Reporting: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of laboratory activities.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management or funding agencies.