Innovation Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with laboratory management consultants to establish laboratory best practices and support laboratory operations.
• Establish and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with all lab safety and regulatory requirements and standards.
• Manage training requirements and schedules of laboratory personnel.
• Manage laboratory waste processes.
• Establish and maintain a database of all laboratory inventory, materials and supplies.
• Maintain an efficient system of inventory control to ensure proper levels of laboratory supplies are available.
• Oversee and support laboratory space management.
• Manage all aspects of laboratory equipment including:
• New equipment installation.
• Manage service contracts.
• Serve as the primary contact with vendors for scheduling routine and emergency instrument and equipment maintenance/repair.
• Establish and manage maintenance protocols including preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage all repairs.
• Maintain all service records and documentation.
• Establish equipment calibration schedules and manage equipment calibration process.
• Interface with Sky Bridge building managers to facilitate vendor access.
• Auxiliary duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Support event and programming needs:
• Manage event and facilities scheduling and catering requirements.
• Cooking and serving food and beverages.
• Coordinate event marketing and attendance.
• Support resident and visitor reception:
• Coordinate day-to-day requests for resident companies and their engagements with HJF business offices.
• Manage reservation calendar of incubator shared laboratories and office spaces with resident companies.
• Provide tours and information to internal and external HIL guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific field (i.e. biology, chemistry).
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, machinery, and/or power tools.