Manager Laboratory

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager leads the PMI Molecular Pathogenesis laboratory in administrative, research, and technical duties. The role supervises laboratory staff, develops laboratory guidelines, and maintains procedures. Daily work includes mouse colony maintenance, tissue culture, biochemistry experiments, budget management, supply ordering, and administrative duties. The position is based onsite at Vanderbilt Medical Center North in Nashville, Tennessee, and follows standard daytime business hours, Monday through Friday. The manager initiates or develops laboratory policies, procedures, methods, and protocols; performs, interprets, and evaluates experiments and research; and supports the accuracy and reliability of laboratory work. The role evaluates quality assurance standards and procedures, promotes effective instrument and equipment use, and provides technical guidance to others. Depending on the laboratory, the manager may have indirect budgetary responsibility, prepare budgets for administrative approval, and monitor expenditures. Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires advanced capabilities in quality assurance, laboratory practices, people management, operations planning, mentoring and coaching, and compliance. The manager leads the team’s work, develops staff, manages resources, and supports safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Vanderbilt Health describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead administrative, research, and technical laboratory duties.
Supervise laboratory staff and develop laboratory guidelines and procedures.
Maintain mouse colonies.
Perform tissue culture and biochemistry experiments.
Manage laboratory budgets, order supplies, and handle administrative duties.
Initiate changes or develop new policies, procedures, and methods.
Perform experimental procedures relating to laboratory activities.
Prepare budgets for administrative approval and monitor expenditures, as applicable.
Evaluate quality assurance standards, programs, and procedures within the laboratory.
Ensure effective instrument and equipment use and laboratory quality control.
Ensure accuracy and reliability of tests and experiments.
Develop new and modify existing methodology and protocols.
Perform, interpret, and evaluate research.
Serve as a resource to others and assist with performing and interpreting technical studies.
May prepare and present lectures or laboratory exercises and coordinate guest lecturers.
Develop and coach staff, manage laboratory resources, and support safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.