Laboratory Supervisor - Otolaryngology Administration

Responsibilities

• Oversight of day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow and organization
• Maintenance of laboratory inventory, ordering supplies, and managing vendor relationships
• Coordination of equipment maintenance, service contracts, and repairs
• Management of shared equipment scheduling and optimization of lab space utilization
• Ensuring overall lab organization and readiness for ongoing research activities
• Establishment and maintenance of standardized workflows, protocols, and documentation practices
• Consistency in sample labeling, storage, and record-keeping
• Monitoring of lab processes to maintain organization and operational efficiency
• Identification and addressing of operational gaps to improve workflow and productivity
• Ensuring adherence to institutional biosafety, chemical safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Maintenance of safety records, training documentation, and compliance requirements
• Proper handling and storage of biological samples and reagents
• Management and maintenance of lab-related protocols (e.g., IBC, IRB, ESCRO as applicable)
• Proactive tracking of protocol timelines and coordination of submissions to ensure uninterrupted compliance
• Serving as a point of contact for lab operations and administrative coordination
• Supporting a structured, organized, and collaborative lab environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field, or combination of education and relevant clinical laboratory experience
• 3+ years experience in laboratory setting (academic). Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with research compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., IBC, IRB) preferred.
• Experience managing laboratory operations in an academic or translational research setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills