Laboratory Manager

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Description

The Research Hemostasis & Coagulation Core Lab in the Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a translational research laboratory focused on coagulation and hemostasis in perioperative, critical care, and trauma settings. The Laboratory Manager will supervise staff, coordinate laboratory workflows, and ensure high-quality, efficient support for investigators across the School of Medicine.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees daily laboratory operations, including sample receipt, processing, workflow coordination, and scheduling to ensure timely, high-quality services.
• Supervises (generally ten or more employees) and trains laboratory staff, students, and trainees; provides ongoing performance feedback and helps prioritize day-to-day work.
• Manages and maintains coagulation/hemostasis instrumentation (e.g., viscoelastic testing platforms, platelet function testing, thrombin generation and ELISA-based assays), including routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and coordination of service.
•  Implements and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality control and quality assurance processes, and required documentation.
• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements related to biosafety, human specimen handling, chemical safety, and lab safety training.
• Coordinates with investigators and study teams on sample logistics, assay scheduling, and data return for research projects.
• Monitors supply levels, places orders, manages inventory, and tracks equipment service contracts to support uninterrupted operations.
• Assists with basic budget and recharge-related tasks (e.g., tracking service usage, providing information for billing and rate setting) in collaboration with departmental administration and the Scientific Director.
• Performs bench work as needed to support assay performance, validation of new methods, and troubleshooting.
• Designs instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment and other vehicles for data gathering and analysis.
• Designs and applies scientific and numerical models in research.
• Oversees development and integrity of data collection and instruments.
• Responsible for administrative, financial, staffing and planning aspects of research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, clinical laboratory science, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant professional research or clinical laboratory experience, with experience in coagulation, hemostasis, or hematology strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supervising or leading laboratory personnel or teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of investigators, staff, and trainees.
• Five years of professional research experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a core or service-oriented research lab environment with internal billing/recharge structures.
• Direct experience with coagulation and hemostasis assays and related instrumentation.

Additional Details

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