Laboratory Manager - Washington Area

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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a

variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical

research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the

next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media

production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro

area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in

investments, communications, digital production, biomedical

sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports

and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs

across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries

in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your

contributions while working here are making a difference.

We are always open to finding self-motivated and highly organized

Laboratory Manager candidates for potential opportunities within

our labs in the University of Washington, area.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You will be

contacted by a member of our Recruitment team if your skills and

experience appear to be a match when a role opens.

The Lab Manager role is responsible for supervising and performing

technical and administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support

of the lab's research and operational needs. This role oversees

equipment maintenance, ensures adequate supplies for experimental

needs, assists the Investigator in personnel management, manages

lab safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable

regulations, assists in laboratory space and facilities planning,

makes recommendations for changes, maintains inventory of

laboratory furniture and equipment, and serves as the liaison to

both HHMI and host institution administrative offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities within the research laboratory,

including such activities as ensuring operation of essential

equipment, making sure adequate supplies are available for routine

experimental procedures, reviewing budgets, etc.

• Act as liaison between lab and HHMI and host institution

administrative offices on issues such as budget management, fixed

asset inventories, purchasing, use of host accounts, etc.

• Act as liaison between lab and host safety and regulatory

offices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Develop laboratory guidelines; maintain procedures manuals;

and/or evaluate new materials and equipment.

• Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct. May train

others in technical areas and complex processes.

• May carry out research project.
• May evaluate new techniques and technology.
• May plan for and provide working supervision to the work of

Research Technicians or other junior laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences; or an

equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Advanced degree is a plus.

Experience

• Three or more years of laboratory experience including at least

one year of supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to initiate and compose communications for various

purposes in an appropriate style.

• In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within

and outside the work unit, including the role of each position in

the group and in other groups.

• Ability to develop instructional material for routine training

purposes.

• Ability to review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve

those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet

those goals. Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to

apply new knowledge to work.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended

periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or

arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example

using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word;

ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move

about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the

ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a

laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to

malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic

chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential

duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for

reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual

basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties,

responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as

an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word

“may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above

are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans

with Disabilities Act.

Compensation Range:

Laboratory Manager I, Washington – $81,880.00 (minimum) -

$102,400.00 (midpoint) - $133,055.00 (maximum)

Pay Type: Annual

HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market

data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences,

knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency

when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in

this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint

of the salary range.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in

many ways for their contributions to our mission, including

competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans,

time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit

our Benefits at

HHMI site to learn more.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity

Employer

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eligibility of all new hires.