Research Lab Manager

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Laboratories position pertains to the education and research programs of the Jefferson College of Life Science's Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the Jefferson‐East Falls campus. This is a staff position that includes assisting with course strategies and supervising lab operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology or a related scientific discipline
• 2 years of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• General knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations is required.
• Current on OSHA/DOT training.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology or a related scientific discipline

Responsibilities

• Serve as point person for all areas of laboratory safety, including chemical and biological waste disposal matters and coordinate disposal of hazardous and biohazard waste.
• Participate in the University Safety & Compliance Committee, conduct periodic laboratory safety inspections and maintain related records in compliance with university policies.
• Ensure the maintenance of the collection of Safety Data Sheets.
• Oversee the chemical stockroom, proper chemical storage, and maintain a current chemical inventory working with relevant faculty.
• Respond to emergencies according to University protocol and assist in accident incident investigations and follow‐up as needed.
• Provide oversight for maintenance of East Falls campus Biology, Chemistry, and Gross Anatomy Labs, including assistance on cadaver delivery and removal days.
• Support faculty with laboratory needs for teaching and research, including collecting research project summaries and ordering requested chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Develop relationships with supply vendors and effectively negotiate competitive pricing.
• Work with faculty to purchase, organize for repair or replacement, and service science laboratory equipment.
• Oversee science laboratory infrastructure maintenance and manage service contracts on scientific instruments including maintenance of the microscope collection, balances and pipettes.
• Coordinate with other colleges relating to shared research space and projects, including maintenance of records relating to projects being conducted in College of Life Sciences spaces by others and working with other colleges on behalf of College of Life Sciences researchers to use spaces from other colleges.
• Directly oversee a Lab Coordinator who will assist with duties related to ordering and record keeping.
• Coordinate with Course Directors as they plan to hire, supervise, and direct student employees and laboratory technician support staff in the organization and preparation of laboratories.
• Facilitate faculty, staff, and student safety training.
• Other related duties as designated including supervision of assigned staff.
• Ensure coverage of personnel for occasional evening or weekend support to faculty or students as required.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level