Research Lab Manager Jobs

In the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven by a passion for discovery and value collaborative approaches to scientific inquiry, where connections between people fuel interdisciplinary science and break boundaries across varied experimental systems. Against a backdrop of cutting-edge biological research, we work as a team of educators and mentors to inspire and train the next generation of scientists and global citizens. The Lichtman Lab is seeking a Reasearch Lab Manager. The Research Lab Manager is responsible for supervising and performing technical and research tasks on a day-to-day basis to ensure the operational needs of the laboratory research group are being met. This position oversees the ordering and acquisition of a large number of scientific laboratory research supplies, computers, equipment, and office supplies to support research project needs. The person in this position also ensures adherence to Harvard's safety and lab research protocols.

Laboratory and Facilities Operations

• Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding and genotypying
• Oversees the ordering and stocking of laboratory supplies
• Responsible for ensuring al chemical and hazardous waste is prepared for proper removal by the appropriate party in compliance with Harvard’s Environmental Health and Safety policies
• Oversees maintenance, service contracts, repair, tagging, tracking and disposal of laboratory equipment
• Processes and organizes shipping and receiving; processes maintenance work requests for the laboratory
• Oversees safety trainings, and ensures compliance with safety regulations and emergency protocols; ensures PPE supply needs are met

Administration/Personnel Management and Support

• Provides guidance related to implementation and adherence of lab safety protocols to lab members, undergraduate students, and interns that work in the lab
• Develops and delivers new research lab employee onboarding plan; trains laboratory members in proper lab conduct

Financial Management

• Devises and implements standard operating procedures for the lab; ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and optimization of supply inventory and resources across the lab; provides routine reporting to the PI
• Identifies and resolves issues that arise including effort reporting, reviews memoranda from RPM for accuracy
• Collaborates with sponsored research administrator on grants administration, including resource allocation, preparation of applications, budgets, and progress reports
• Monitors operational expenses; prepares and processes financial transactions related to research, including specialized orders and internal billing; negotiates prices and obtains competitive cost quotes with vendors and related record keeping, including credit card payments, payment requests, reimbursements, and purchase orders

Faculty Support

• Establishes lab policies and procedures; acts as liaison with the finance department and lab members on behalf of the PI; assist with monitoring follow-up actions on correspondence and inquiries
• Serves as main point of contact for any laboratory emergencies

• Three or more years of laboratory experience including at least one year of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience

• PC experience
• Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style
• Federal grant and contract management experience
• Advanced degree, Masters or Ph.D., preferred
• Ability to review goal, analyze processes necessary to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals
• Ability to develop instructional material for routine training purposes
• Ability to supervise others
• Excellent time management, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

This is a one year term position.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.

General Administration

USA - MA - Cambridge

359056 Admin Dept/Program Admin

On-Site

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Sciences

Full-time

056

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Identity

35 hours per week

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