High-throughput Screening and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Manager - Chemical Insights Research Institute

What you’ll learn and achieve

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of laboratory equipment by establishing quality standards, developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures along with certifying instrument performance and arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment protocols, and works to update Biosafety and Chemical Safety manuals, standard operating procedures, and related documentation.
• Manage laboratory supplies and inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies and maintaining related budget tracking.
• Implements and maintains laboratory information management system by identifying information needs and problems, recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing, writing user manuals and training research staff.
• Writes documentation to procure equipment or services related to the laboratory, working with legal and technical partners to enable and track these purchases.
• Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate laboratory facility needs and partner with facilities management to address operational requirements and issues.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of laboratory operations, coordinating priorities and resources to support research activities and operational effectiveness.

What makes you a great fit

• Expert knowledge in laboratory management, equipment, space, safety, and compliance.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to establish priorities, coordinate laboratory operations, and drive accountability for results.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with colleagues across the organization to address strategic, operational, and any other roadblocks to success.
• Strong management, initiative, and influence skills to create alignment with multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a matrix organization.
• Positive and collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills to work effectively with leaders and colleagues across the organization.
• High degree of curiosity to learn about the mission and impact of the organization and its areas of specialization.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate at a high level, including attention to detail, ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems, analytical tools, databases, and relevant business applications.

Professional education and experience requirements

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or related field required plus at least 8 years’ post-degree demonstrated experience within a laboratory environment.
• Minimum 4 years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of high-throughput screening or analytical chemistry instrumentation.