Research Lab Operation Manager

About the role

Performs a variety of research and research administration activities in direct support of the Department's research faculty and programs. Responsible for managing the overall functioning of the research operation. Serves as a front-line resource for researchers in the Department, acting as liaison to internal administrative units and external sponsors on matters relating to research programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of all lab supply and equipment, purchasing and maintenance.
• Coordinates all regulatory and compliance activities.
• Trains staff in specialized lab techniques.
• Assists with subject scheduling.
• Provides input on strategy, based on knowledge of industry and trends.
• Applies project management techniques to ensure development initiatives stay on track.
• Contributes to scientific literature and may present the data at meetings.
• Carries out independent research projects which involve the execution of highly sophisticated techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Master's Degree in a related field preferred. Experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Research experience in a lab setting: 3–5 years required.
• Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations.
• Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects.
• Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research.
• Must possess an aptitude for budget management.

Additional details

The Ragon BSL3 core provides biosafety level-3 laboratory space, training, and consultation for academic and industrial researchers working with risk group-3 pathogens. The BSL3 core currently hosts and facilitates research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, flaviviruses, coronaviruses, mpox and Coccidioides spp. In addition to basic laboratory equipment, the BSL3 core is equipped with a confocal microscope, a flow cytometer/sorter and a ABSL3 facility. The Lab Operations Manager will assist the core director to ensure the facility is running at its full potential, train new core users, help with ongoing projects and development of new areas of research.