Laboratory Manager

The Broad Institute•Cambridge, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Platform Innovation Labs (PIL) Research Operations Manager will be responsible for the efficient and safe day-to-day operation of the research laboratory space, ensuring that scientific teams have the resources, equipment, and environment necessary to conduct their experiments. This role requires a highly organized, proactive individual with strong communication skills and a deep commitment to laboratory safety and compliance.

Requirements

BS in life sciences with 6+ years of related experience, or MS in life sciences with 4+ years of related experience.
Proven experience in laboratory operations, management, or administrative roles.
Experience with mammalian cells and tissue culture is required.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with scientists, vendors, and administrative staff.
Familiarity with lab safety protocols, EHS regulations, and compliance standards (e.g., IBC, waste management).
Ability to diffuse difficult situations, lead without authority, and delegate tasks.
Proficiency with scheduling software (e.g., Bookit) and inventory management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, cloning and PCR is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the ordering of all necessary laboratory reagents, consumables, and supplies, particularly those not stocked by the central Shared Quality Management (SQM) team.
Receive and distribute packages to the appropriate lab members.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for all reagents, supplies, and stock materials.
Regularly review purchase volumes across PIL and work with lab members and vendors to negotiate discount pricing.
Oversee the organization and maintenance of shared Tissue Culture (TC) space and manage general laboratory cleanups and organization initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact for instrumentation service, including logging service tickets and coordinating timely repairs.
Communicate instrumentation downtime to researchers and proactively identify and alert teams to alternative options or strategies for critical experiments.
Track and ensure all scheduled preventative maintenance for instrumentation is performed on time.
Manage the scheduling calendars (e.g., Bookit) for shared instrumentation and assist in coordinating or performing training sessions on various pieces of shared equipment for new and existing users.
Monitor and ensure all floor members complete required EHS training via Traincaster and orient new lab members to mandatory training requirements.
Attend monthly Broad Lab Operations Group (BLOG) and EHS meetings, reporting key updates and action items back to the research teams.
Coordinate annual certification and calibration of all Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs).
Act as the designated Emergency Evacuation Coordinator (EEC) point person for the lab floor.
Oversee and manage compliance for all satellite waste accumulation areas (chemical, biological, etc.).
Maintain accurate and current chemical and biological inventories.
Conducts weekly lab safety inspections and leads annual Level 2 institutional inspection.
Manage and optimize the organization and space within shared laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
Maintain a centralized and up-to-date tracking system for all cell lines utilized in the laboratory.
Assist with updates related to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and support tasks related to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP).
Lead without authority, keeping the floor running smoothly and resolving any conflicts which may arise between researchers or groups.
Regular communication with all the group leaders/PIs on the floor will be necessary.