Research Lab Operations Manager

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

1d•$63,253 - $102,596•Onsite

About The Position

The Garcia-Beltran Lab at The Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard is seeking a full-time (on-site), creative, motivated, and collaborative Research Lab Operations Manager who will support our mission to expand our knowledge of fundamental immunology and leverage it to create safe and accessible next-generation immunotherapies for challenging and undertreated cancers and viral infections of global significance. The Ragon Institute is an energetic and fast-paced research center leading fundamental and translational immunology research. In addition to its state-of-the-art facilities, the institute is known for a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, where scholars work together to improve human health. The Ragon’s connection to Mass General Brigham creates enormous opportunities for clinical translation, and affiliations with MIT and Harvard attract brilliant scholars and students who constantly push new ideas and projects. Within the Ragon Institute, the Investigations of Natural Killer Cells Laboratory (INK Lab), led by Wilfredo F. Garcia-Beltran, M.D., Ph.D, studies the underlying biology of natural killer (NK) cells to understand their capabilities and limitations, engineers novel constructs to introduce into NK cells, and conducts in vitro and in vivo downstream functional immune assays and screens to characterize and enhance their functions. The INK Lab team shares the values of pursuing excellent science with a strong work ethic while upholding a collaborative, collegial, and respectful work environment. Our motto is: “Do exceptional science and enjoy doing it!”

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Research experience (in a lab setting) 3-5 years required
Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations.
Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects.
Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving.
Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research.
Must possess an aptitude for budget management.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of all lab supply and equipment, purchasing and maintenance.
Coordinates all regulatory and compliance activities.
Trains staff in specialized lab techniques.
Assists with subject scheduling.
Provides input on strategy, based on knowledge of industry and trends.
Applies project management techniques to ensure development initiatives stay on track.
Contributes to scientific literature and may present the data at meetings.
Carries out independent research projects which involve the execution of highly sophisticated techniques.