Research Lab Manager

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

2d • $54,690 - $82,035 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of complex technical and scientific duties involved in supporting and furthering Albany Medical College research operations for individual labs, including conducting laboratory tests, and experiments. Independently manage a research laboratory while consulting frequently with the Principal Investigator Faculty member on overall direction of laboratory operation and research.

Requirements

• Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.
• Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose.
• Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting biochemical, molecular biological, behavioral and immunological laboratory research to obtain data for publication and grant submissions; compile, analyze, document and draw conclusions from experimental results.
• Compile and document experimental results.
• Prepare drafts of methods and figures of results for inclusion in manuscripts and grants.
• Review laboratory methods manuals and scientific literature for information on developing, performing, and troubleshooting a research technique or experiment.
• Confer regularly with the principal investigator to review experimental objectives and direction; assist in developing research directions; design protocols and modify existing laboratory procedures and techniques meet the experiment's needs as required.
• At the direction of the principal investigator, oversee research technician staff.
• Design and troubleshoot routine and complex experiments to address key research questions alone and with the principal investigator.
• Develop and maintain current skill level and expertise in research.
• Supervise the work of lower-level laboratory personnel within designated areas.
• Participate in directing research training and lead in training new personnel.
• Provide input and recommendations regarding lower-level laboratory personnel performance to the principal investigator as needed.
• Monitor the satisfactory operation of shared department equipment, troubleshoot instrument problems, and perform basic repairs.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and service visits with vendor technical staff.
• Coordinate shared equipment usage with other labs and departments.
• Be familiar with regulatory requirements for the lab and ensure users comply with those standards.
• Oversee laboratory safety and ensure that the laboratory complies with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with AMC Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, and Environmental Services to resolve any department-wide concerns or incidents and assist in setting up or cleaning out labs.
• Maintain chemical inventories and prepare annual reports for EHS for the assigned lab.
• Serve as a liaison between the AMC Purchasing Department and department administration to troubleshoot interruptions and errors in the supply chain.
• Perform other duties related to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed