Boston Lab Services Hiring for Lab Manager at Burlington, MA, United States Full Time

Role :

A laboratory manager is responsible for supporting scientists in the maintenance and continuous operations of the lab while ensuring that safety guidelines and regulations are adhered to at all times.

A lab manager must support the efficiency of the long-term operation of the lab and work on increasing one’s knowledge base to maintain continuous improvement.

You represent Boston Lab Services, part of your responsibility includes developing a professional relationship with the client and employees, as well as vendors that are utilized while working with the client.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain procedures for shipping / receiving, lab consumable inventory management and lab asset management to optimize lab operation and execute and train the lab team on these procedures.
• Provide equipment knowledge to engage with scientist external service providers on troubleshooting and coordination of instrument repair and up-keep with vendors to ensure scientific progress despite instrument down-time.
• Coordinate with logistics to order laboratory consumables and negotiate the best prices for supplies; address any issues with orders.
• Manage service providers responsible to deliver service for laboratory instrumentation / equipment including servicing, repair, validation, and calibration.
• Work with EHS to maintain application and maintenance of permits required for lab operations (import / export, fire safety, etc.)
• Support good safety practices and in ensuring alignment of facility operations with EHS, including internal audits.
• Assist with the budgetary management for the lab operation services.
• Act as a local expert in company lab operations technical matters e.g., LIMS and permits, and provide professional help and guidance to others, as appropriate.

Act as main local liaison between the lab team and other internal and external functions.

• Participate in the development of lab support operations practices, First Response plans and Operations Manuals for each managed lab support function and ensure they are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab.
• Assist in the preparation, planning, and management of Facilities related projects.

Experience :

• BS with 4+ years or MS with 5+ year of related job experience
• Experience with vendors and service groups across a variety of companies and instrument platforms; Excellent knowledge of computers and experience with databases required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Exceptional organizational, time management and critical thinking skills, lab notebook practices and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent multi-tasking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a high level of initiative and the ability to work with little supervision.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.

Salary Range :

• $35+ per hour

Job Classification :

• Full-time
• Full-time
4 hours ago