Stanford University School of Medicine · 1 day ago
Laboratory Manager
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $94K/yr
2+ years expStanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the Südhof Lab, which conducts research on synapse formation and dysfunction in neurodegenerative disorders. The role involves overseeing lab operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, managing personnel, and supporting research activities.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Maintain core technical approaches for the lab by mastering core methods, teaching these methods to lab members, and ensuring experimental standards. This includes developing and implementing new techniques or technical innovations based on literature research or interactions with vendors
Manage all data depositions, including those to SDR (Stanford digital repository) and including the digital notebooks of lab members
Perform all regulatory procedures for the lab, including submission of regulatory applications such as animal use protocols or chemical safety protocols, managing the approval process, ensuring personnel training, and organizing the inspections for the various regulatory agencies
Manage the chemical database for the lab as required to maintain Stanford policies
Organize the space use of the Sudhof lab, including allocation of bench space, equipment placement etc
Organize the lab duties of Sudhof lab personnel to ensure safe and efficient running of routine procedures
Manage the Sudhof lab mouse colony together with the lab administrator
Perform equipment and supply inventory checks
Train lab members in core lab techniques, including formal training to fulfill lab requirements and consult lab members on project work
Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section. May be a co-author on publications
Supervise lab administrator and lab technicians, overseeing equipment maintenance contracts, supplies, equipment purchases, and lab organization performed by the lab administrator
Oversee the operation and management of a research or teaching facility; schedule and coordinate use of equipment and/or facility
Negotiate and monitor equipment service contracts and warranties with vendors
Determine equipment needs, authorize purchase of equipment, and oversee installation of equipment and instruments in collaboration with facilities services staff
Perform and/or coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment; determine proper method of repair
Oversee layout, allocation, and tracking of space among multiple labs; manage logistics of laboratory moves; implement plans for renovations of equipment and or/facilities in collaboration with facilities services staff
Administer health and safety programs and ensure safety compliance; act as resource on safety procedures; provide instruction on routine basis; liaise with school and/or university health and safety office as appropriate
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Understanding of academic research facility needs
General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s)
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets
Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting
Excellent communication and customer services skills
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment
Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations
Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds
Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts
Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls
Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours
Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment
May at times be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present
May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research
May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields
Must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, etc
May work extended or unusual work hours due to research or project requirements and peak work cycles
After hours on-call availability required
Company
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$10MKey Investors
American Medical Association
2023-06-21Grant
2017-07-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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