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Houston Methodist · 3 months ago

Research Laboratory Supervisor - Cancer - CPC

US-TX-Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization that focuses on translating laboratory discoveries into new diagnostics and treatments. They are seeking a Research Laboratory Supervisor responsible for managing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing staff training and development. The role involves administrative support, budget management, and participation in performance improvement activities to achieve operational goals.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including scheduling, workflows, and resource allocation

Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, arrange for repairs, and manage service contracts

Order, track, and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables

Ensure compliance with institutional safety regulations, biosafety protocols, and research ethics guidelines

Supervise and train laboratory staff, postdocs, students, and visiting researchers in standard molecular and genetic techniques

Support experimental design, data collection, and quality assurance for ongoing projects

Support the development and submission of IRBs, MTAs and DUAs as well as related documents, including CDC Import and/or Export Permits

Support the development of SOP for CPC-related studies, under the guidance and supervision of the PIs

Implement and monitor standardized protocols to ensure reproducibility and accuracy of results

Manage biorepositories, databases, and sample inventories

Qualification

Laboratory managementMolecular BiologyEpidemiologyBudget managementSafety complianceCustomer serviceData managementCore management systemsLeadershipCommunicationCritical thinkingFlexibilityTeamworkProblem solvingAdaptabilityTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or business degree

Four years experience in laboratory-based work operations of which three years experience are in laboratory administrative processes including purchasing, scheduling and safety management of which one year must have been in a role with progressive responsibility

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message

Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization

Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills

Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

Aptitude to learn computer based Core management systems (iLabs, LAMBS)

Preferred

Prior experience in epidemiological or population-based research

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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