Job description

Lab Manager

As a lab manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the smooth operation of our laboratory. You will work in a highly dynamic research and development environment and will collaborate with scientists, information & technology, and facilities. You will be responsible to ensure that the team has what they need to succeed including equipment, reagents, and consumables.

This position will report to a Director, Scientific Operations, and work onsite at our research facility in Lawrence, Kansas

Specific activities will include:

Responsible the process for procurement, storage, organization, inventory, and replenishment of research consumables.
Responsible equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair: coordinate with research and facility personnel to schedule service contracts, repairs, calibrations, certifications, and preventative maintenance.
Maintain and organize chemical inventory.
Maintain and organize fridge and freezer storage in biology lab.
Order/change Cryotanks, liquid nitrogen and CO2 tanks.
Schedule training on laboratory equipment, software, etc.
Edit and organize protocols and laboratory documents.
Fulfill other tasks as directed by the manager to assist research teams with relevant
site needs.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in science related field +1-3-year experience (or equivalent) in a lab technician, lab operations or lab management role. Experience in a similar role in industry or academia is preferred.
Knowledge of lab safety and OSHA regulations and safety training.
Experience with procurement of lab common supplies, lab inventory management
system, and working with external vendors and CROs is preferred.
Exceptional organization skills, with a demonstrated ability to multi-task to enable many concurrent projects in a complex, fast paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to work closely with other colleagues as a team, openness to new ideas.
Motivated individual and willingness to take initiative.