Senior Lab Manager

mPower•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Lab Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex administrative and operational challenges. In this role, you will partner with scientific leadership, laboratories, and administrative stakeholders to streamline operations, coordinate high-impact initiatives, manage projects, and ensure the resources, processes, and infrastructure are in place to advance cutting-edge research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a related field
Knowledge of Federal policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of preparing NIH travel orders using the NBS/CGE travel system
Knowledge of NIH procurement processes
Skill in data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent analytical, organizational, time, and project management skills
Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail

Nice To Haves

A proven record of self-motivated achievements will be a positive asset.

Responsibilities

Develops and advises on administrative requirements for a complex scientific organization.
Works with management to plan organizational needs for additional positions/and or equipment/supplies.
Identifies and implements efficiency improvements by analyzing and streamlining cumbersome or time-consuming manual administrative processes.
Identifies problem areas, analyzes situations, recommends viable solutions and prepares reports.
Budget analysis and coordination
Providing, securing and making recommendations for resources or services needed to manage and run laboratories and other organizations.
Human resources needs, facilities assistance, property/space management, and safety administration for scientific resources.
General administrative responsibilities and assistance (travel, purchasing, etc.)
Coordinate, triage and filter requests
Review paperwork for accuracy and fidelity to internal SOPs and broader regulations
Liaise with lab staff on a regular basis to discuss priorities and requests, and gather and provide feedback
Support compiling reports, facilitating data calls, coordinating programs, events and activities
Onboarding/offboarding IRP staff
Serve as a liaison between the Scientific Director's office, Administrative Officers, and labs
Assist with the development, initiation, and execution of new project initiatives.
Track administrative action items, provide deadline reminders, and maintain relevant spreadsheets.
Develop milestones, budgets, and funding plans for projects.