Laboratory Manager - New York City Area
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day activities within the research laboratory, including such activities as ensuring operation of crucial equipment, making sure adequate supplies are available for routine experimental procedures, reviewing budgets, etc.
- Act as liaison between lab and HHMI and host institution administrative offices on issues such as budget management, fixed asset inventories, purchasing, use of host accounts, etc.
- Act as liaison between lab and host safety and regulatory offices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Develop laboratory guidelines; maintain procedures manuals; and/or evaluate new materials and equipment.
- Train incoming personnel in appropriate lab conduct. May train others in technical areas and sophisticated processes. May carry out research project. May evaluate new techniques and technology. May plan for and provide working supervision to the work of Research Technicians or other junior laboratory personnel.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Experience: Three or more years of laboratory experience including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style.
- In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within and outside the work unit, including the role of each position in the group and in other groups.
- Ability to develop instructional material for routine training purposes.
- Ability to review goals, analyze processes vital to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals.
- Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.
Physical Requirements
- Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time;
- Reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s);
- Dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard;
- Communication skills using the spoken word;
- Able to see and hear within normal parameters;
- Able to move about workspace.
Pay And Benefits
The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Compensation Range: Laboratory Manager I – $73,255.00 (minimum) - $91,500.00 (midpoint) - $118,910.00 (maximum)
Pay Type: Annual
HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers.
Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
Compensation And Benefits
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