Lab Manager - Dr. Ryan Cupo's Lab

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring that activities run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. This position supervises laboratory coordinators and support staff, manages budgets and inventories, and ensures that equipment, materials, and resources are maintained to support ongoing research and academic activities. The Manager plays a key role in coordinating administrative functions, maintaining documentation, and supporting faculty and research personnel by ensuring that laboratory infrastructure and processes operate smoothly. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• 6+ years supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Develops, prepares, and oversees laboratory budgets; monitors expenditures and ensures alignment with financial objectives.
• Manages laboratory inventories, including procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management of supplies, equipment, and consumables to support uninterrupted operations.
• Supervises and mentors laboratory personnel, providing technical guidance and training on advanced methodologies, safety protocols, and best research practices.
• Coordinates and facilitates intra- and inter-departmental research meetings, seminars, and collaborative presentations to promote knowledge exchange and scientific advancement.
• Identifies and resolves issues in experimental design or workflow, applying analytical and problem-solving skills to maintain research integrity and efficiency.
• Serves as the primary liaison with equipment manufacturers and service providers for installation, calibration, and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Collects, compiles, and interprets experimental data; prepares detailed analytical reports, presentations, and contributions to externally reviewed documents, grant applications, and publications.
• Assists in administrative processes including personnel management, compliance documentation, and strategic planning to support institutional and departmental goals.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab operations, safety, and maintenance practices.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees