Lab Manager

at  Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health.
Summary:
Under general direction, the lab manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the lab
and will provide guidance to postdocs, graduate students and technicians in relation to lab management
and operations in accordance with established lab & institutional regulatory policies and practices and in
conjunction with the identified goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Anticipates the needs of the lab and prepares accordingly
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory, considers budget implications and coordinates equipment use
• with other labs
• Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions to technical problems of extensive scope
• Participates in research projects, including providing interpretations and analysis of results
• Prepares and deliver professional scientific presentations
• Acts as an advisor and trains subordinate lab personnel in the correct use and application of lab
• equipment and procedures
• Maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with regulations and operational needs
• Ensures lab employees follow industry standards, safety regulations, and Institute lab policies and
• practices
• Oversees laboratory safety and compliance with governmental agencies for animal and human subject
• documentation
• Plans and schedules work activities to ensure adequate space, use of equipment, and coordination with
• other project activities within the lab
• Works with Principal Investigators and Human Resources to resolve laboratory and personnel challenges
• Oversees personnel and conducts daily tasks of a technician in proper laboratory procedures and safety

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or a related field and five years’ experience required or an
• equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge,
• skills and abilities have been attained is required
• Master’s degree and two years’ experience preferred
• One year supervisory experience in a laboratory environment required; two years’ experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Be responsible and have strong time management skills
• Able to analyze and resolve issues of moderate complexity
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes, this position oversees other individuals
Compensation: This position will pay 90,000/year.

• Anticipates the needs of the lab and prepares accordingly
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory, considers budget implications and coordinates equipment use
• with other labs
• Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions to technical problems of extensive scope
• Participates in research projects, including providing interpretations and analysis of results
• Prepares and deliver professional scientific presentations
• Acts as an advisor and trains subordinate lab personnel in the correct use and application of lab
• equipment and procedures
• Maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with regulations and operational needs
• Ensures lab employees follow industry standards, safety regulations, and Institute lab policies and
• practices
• Oversees laboratory safety and compliance with governmental agencies for animal and human subject
• documentation
• Plans and schedules work activities to ensure adequate space, use of equipment, and coordination with
• other project activities within the lab
• Works with Principal Investigators and Human Resources to resolve laboratory and personnel challenges
• Oversees personnel and conducts daily tasks of a technician in proper laboratory procedures and safet