Lab Manager

Georgetown University

8d•$41,926 - $65,090•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position performs Laboratory Management duties for the GUMC’s Clinical Research Unit Laboratory at Georgetown University, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality specimen handling processes, and providing support for clinical research activities. The incumbent will serve as the primary contact for all laboratory-related interactions, manage staff training, and contribute to clinical support functions when the laboratory workload allows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Experience in laboratory management or clinical research laboratory operations
Strong knowledge of specimen processing, storage, and shipping protocols
Proficiency in laboratory equipment maintenance and inventory management
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
IATA Certification

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or higher) in a scientific or health-related field.
Certification in clinical laboratory science or research compliance.
Prior experience in a clinical research setting.
Experience supervising or training staff.
Familiarity with freezer alarm systems and biorepository management.

Responsibilities

Manage daily activities of the CRU laboratory
Oversee processing, storing, and shipping of laboratory specimens
Maintain ongoing tracking of all specimens stored in the CR
Monitor, maintain, and ensure proper function of all laboratory equipment
Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
Assume responsibility for on-call schedule for freezer alarm coverage (-80 freezers)
Serve as the primary contact for all laboratory interactions with study teams
Provide training and oversight to staff assisting in specimen processing
Manage laboratory effort for community visits under the CTSA grant, collaborating with staff at Howard University, Medstar and the VA as appropriate
Assist nurses with clinical research and standard-of-care tasks when laboratory workload allows
Perform vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
Assist with subject transport as needed.
Support pick-up and delivery of drugs from research and main pharmacy
Collaborate directly with nursing staff on the CRU unit in patient care support and quality improvement initiatives