Research Lab Manager - Dunn Lab

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d • $79,997 - $130,000

About The Position

The Research Lab Manager is responsible for the laboratory’s daily operations, combining administrative duties with direct involvement in the lab’s research. The manager coordinates and oversees research personnel, implements research schedules, and ensures the quality of laboratory procedures. This role stays current with lab technologies and recommends and implements administrative and scientific improvements to laboratory operations. It also supervises, orients, and trains staff; ensures compliance with laboratory safety guidelines and accurate record keeping; and may oversee equipment needs, inventory, and ordering common laboratory supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access, and other web-based applications.
• Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.
• Ability to make decisions guided by precedents, policies, and objectives, including recommendations affecting a department or functional area.
• Ability to address varied problems through analysis or interpretation using observation, knowledge, skills, and general precedents.
• Ability to follow procedures, set priorities, and organize work within general guidelines, seeking assistance with difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Clear and effective written communication in English.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and policies and ability to apply them in complex, varied situations.
• Ability to lead small projects or work groups, foster a collaborative and respectful team environment, and improve workflows.
• Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service using active listening and problem-solving skills, including remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the laboratory, including administrative duties and direct participation in research.
• Coordinate and oversee research personnel, implement research schedules, and ensure the quality of lab procedures.
• Stay current with technologies used in the lab and recommend and implement administrative and scientific operational improvements.
• Supervise, orient, and train staff.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety guidelines and accurate record keeping.
• May oversee laboratory equipment needs, inventory, and ordering common supplies.

What This Job Offers

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