The Smith lab at the University of Virginia in the Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology is seeking a full time Laboratory Manager to oversee the operations of the lab. The candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple, complex projects in the lab, supervise staff and mentor students as needed. The candidate will also be responsible for making decisions related to laboratory operations and personnel, including quality control, compliance with regulations, budget priorities, long-range planning, and development and implementation of lab policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s degree. Bachelor’s degree accepted with additional experience.
Experience: Master’s degree: Four years of experience in lab technical and supervisory role. Bachelor’s Degree: Six years of experience in lab technical and/or supervisory role.
Licensure: Medical Laboratory Technician certification preferred. Certain areas may require certification to be obtained through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

• Supervise multiple lab staff and complex laboratory activities.
• Plan and conduct meetings to ensure compliance with established practices, to implement new policies, and to keep employees abreast of current changes and standards.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and of new technical procedures; ensure that lab personnel maintain current knowledge of lab techniques, procedures, and equipment operation.
• Serve as subject matter experts for staff in scientific experimentation, and ensure that lab staff are properly trained in Standard Operating Procedures and equipment specific requirements.
• Represent the lab in interactions with other departments.
• Maintain liaison with investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities. Advise on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintain conformance with specific operational standards.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of projects with responsibilities for results in terms of costs, methods, and laboratory resources required. Coordinate and supervise the performance of routine and specialized technical procedures in the labs.
• Direct quality control programs to ensure lab activities comply with organization and regulatory agency standards.
• Perform technical duties of Lab Specialist 4 such as developing, designing, and conducting one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments in line with plan; coordinating data collection, screening and verifying data, reviewing progress, and evaluating results.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.