Supervisor, Lab Operations

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Worcester, MA

20d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Administrator or designee, the Lab Operations Supervisor is responsible for the effective functioning of all department facilities and equipment, compliance with all safety regulations, and providing operational support to the medical student teaching laboratories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of relevant experience
Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and plumbing skills. Experience in a biomedical research laboratory with basic laboratory techniques. Familiarity with PC’s, preferably Macintosh, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Ensure that department equipment and physical plant are fully functioning and maintained, provide maintenance services as appropriate, and contact internal or external vendors as needed to resolve problems
Determine the most economical and effective preventive maintenance options and schedules. Stock repair parts.
Oversee resolution of problems and communicate results
Procure department equipment, contact vendors, review quotes and final bids, negotiate contracts, and provide summaries of relevant information
Work with Facilities Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety and Radiation Safety Office to ensure department facilities are in compliance with federal and state regulations. Anticipate potential safety problems and resolve them. Conduct informal or formal department training sessions as needed
Coordinate student lab courses in conjunction with the faculty lab coordinator – timely purchasing, storage, and set-up of materials and equipment, safety assessment of biological manipulations, ensure lab facilities are functional, disposal of biological waste, and take-down of lab exercise to prepare space for the next course
Responsible for physical inventory of all equipment and maintain records of all equipment moved off-site, acquired, or disposed of. Respond to update requests from the UMMS Asset Management office
Ensure department AV equipment is functional, provide on-site support if requested
Advise Administrator and Faculty on proposed renovation projects
Maintain department library
Perform other duties as required.