Lab Manager

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

17h•$98,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Lab Manager to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD. Support day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring a well-organized, efficient, and productive research environment. Maintain laboratory equipment, coordinate routine maintenance, calibration and repair schedules. Develop and implement organizational systems for reagents, consumables, samples, and shared equipment. Assist in onboarding new lab members and provide guidance on laboratory procedures and best practices. Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory safety, ensuring compliance with NIH, NHLBI, and federal regulations governing biosafety, chemical safety, and radiation safety (if applicable). Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and biological material records. Coordinate safety training for lab personnel and ensure timely completion of required certifications. Conduct regular laboratory safety inspections and facilitate corrective actions as needed. Liaise with NIH Safety and other regulatory bodies as required. Ensure an organized and efficient laboratory space. Manage procurement of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment. Track and reconcile laboratory budgets and purchasing records in coordination with staff. Maintain inventory systems to ensure critical supplies are always available. Evaluate vendor relationships and identify opportunities for improved pricing or quality. Perform and support a range of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including but not limited to (1) DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, and gel electrophoresis, (2) protein expression, purification, and analysis, (3) cell culture and transfection (as applicable); (4) preparation of buffers, reagents, and experimental solutions; (5) preparation of lab experimental materials. Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records and protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a closely related field.
A minimum of SIX (6) years of laboratory experience.
Proficiency in core molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
Demondstrated knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
Ability to adapt to evolving research needs.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring a well-organized, efficient, and productive research environment.
Maintain laboratory equipment, coordinate routine maintenance, calibration and repair schedules.
Develop and implement organizational systems for reagents, consumables, samples, and shared equipment.
Assist in onboarding new lab members and provide guidance on laboratory procedures and best practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory safety, ensuring compliance with NIH, NHLBI, and federal regulations governing biosafety, chemical safety, and radiation safety (if applicable).
Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and biological material records.
Coordinate safety training for lab personnel and ensure timely completion of required certifications.
Conduct regular laboratory safety inspections and facilitate corrective actions as needed.
Liaise with NIH Safety and other regulatory bodies as required.
Ensure an organized and efficient laboratory space.
Manage procurement of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.
Track and reconcile laboratory budgets and purchasing records in coordination with staff.
Maintain inventory systems to ensure critical supplies are always available.
Evaluate vendor relationships and identify opportunities for improved pricing or quality.
Perform and support a range of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including but not limited to (1) DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, and gel electrophoresis, (2) protein expression, purification, and analysis, (3) cell culture and transfection (as applicable); (4) preparation of buffers, reagents, and experimental solutions; (5) preparation of lab experimental materials.
Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records and protocols.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus