Laboratory Manager

About the role

We are currently searching for a Laboratory Manager to conduct and manage original research in immunology, which includes delivering experimental data, scientific analyses, and publications aligned with the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI’s) research goals. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily biospecimen core operations.
• Ensure proper handling and processing of a variety of biological samples, which may include whole blood, plasma, serum, PBMCs, tissue, saliva, DNA, and RNA.
• Monitor specimen workflow to maintain chain of custody, specimen identity, sample integrity, and operational efficiency throughout all stages of handling and storage.
• Oversee cryopreservation, aliquoting, centrifugation, and sample preparation activities to ensure consistency and adherence to SOPs.
• Manage specimen inventory across multiple storage systems and locations, ensuring accurate tracking, retrieval, and disposition of materials.
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Requirements

• Master’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least eight (8) years of laboratory experience, preferably in a biobank, clinical, academic research, or regulated laboratory setting.
• At least two (2) of those years in a supervisory or team lead role, preferably in a biospecimen, biobanking, clinical laboratory, or research operations environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in biospecimen handling, core laboratory techniques, and operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience managing laboratory workflows, documentation, quality practices, and staff assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of specimen tracking, inventory management, and chain-of-custody principles.
• Experience maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise others effectively, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while supervising workflows, processing specimens, operating instrumentation, and performing data entry or analysis at a computer workstation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in refrigerated, frozen, or cryogenic storage environments.
• Must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, as required.

Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise others effectively, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while supervising workflows, processing specimens, operating instrumentation, and performing data entry or analysis at a computer workstation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in refrigerated, frozen, or cryogenic storage environments.
• Must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, as required.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
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Pay

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
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Schedule

• This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
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Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least eight (8) years of laboratory experience, preferably in a biobank, clinical, academic research, or regulated laboratory setting.
• At least two (2) of those years in a supervisory or team lead role, preferably in a biospecimen, biobanking, clinical laboratory, or research operations environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in biospecimen handling, core laboratory techniques, and operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience managing laboratory workflows, documentation, quality practices, and staff assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of specimen tracking, inventory management, and chain-of-custody principles.
• Experience maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise others effectively, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while supervising workflows, processing specimens, operating instrumentation, and performing data entry or analysis at a computer workstation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in refrigerated, frozen, or cryogenic storage environments.
• Must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, as required.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
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Pay

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Schedule

• This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least eight (8) years of laboratory experience, preferably in a biobank, clinical, academic research, or regulated laboratory setting.
• At least two (2) of those years in a supervisory or team lead role, preferably in a biospecimen, biobanking, clinical laboratory, or research operations environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in biospecimen handling, core laboratory techniques, and operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience managing laboratory workflows, documentation, quality practices, and staff assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of specimen tracking, inventory management, and chain-of-custody principles.
• Experience maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise others effectively, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while supervising workflows, processing specimens, operating instrumentation, and performing data entry or analysis at a computer workstation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in refrigerated, frozen, or cryogenic storage environments.
• Must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, as required.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
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Pay

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Schedule

• This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least eight (8) years of laboratory experience, preferably in a biobank, clinical, academic research, or regulated laboratory setting.
• At least two (2) of those years in a supervisory or team lead role, preferably in a biospecimen, biobanking, clinical laboratory, or research operations environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in biospecimen handling, core laboratory techniques, and operation of standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience managing laboratory workflows, documentation, quality practices, and staff assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of specimen tracking, inventory management, and chain-of-custody principles.
• Experience maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise others effectively, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while supervising workflows, processing specimens, operating instrumentation, and performing data entry or analysis at a computer workstation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in refrigerated, frozen, or cryogenic storage environments.
• Must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, as required.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Pay

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Schedule

• This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning boilerplate removed for brevity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least eight (8