Staff Research Associate 2

The Lab Manager plays a central role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory and supporting its research program. The position serves as the principal point of contact for laboratory operations and provides organizational, technical, and administrative support for approximately 12 laboratory members.

Key responsibilities include managing laboratory resources and purchasing; maintaining existing equipment and recommending new equipment; and overseeing the laboratory’s collection of thousands of human biospecimens, including their receipt, verification, organization, tracking, storage, and preparation for research. The Lab Manager also performs and coordinates large-scale experimental workflows, including sterile sample handling, aliquoting, PCR, and related laboratory procedures.

The Lab Manager serves as the primary operational contact for an international research consortium, coordinating the shipment and receipt of biospecimens and ensuring accurate documentation and tracking. The position also oversees laboratory compliance activities, including required personnel training and maintenance of the laboratory’s Biological Use Authorization (BUA), and coordinates lab meetings, room reservations, and inter-laboratory collaborative activities. Overall, the Lab Manager provides the operational continuity and technical expertise necessary for the laboratory to conduct research efficiently, safely, and reliably.