San Antonio, Texas

Manager, Laboratory

OnsitePosted 2 weeks ago

Job details

Location
San Antonio, Texas
Work type
Onsite
Posted
2 weeks ago
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About this role

Manages, plans and coordinates all activities within a laboratory. Maintains quality and timeliness of all laboratory operations within budgetary guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Manages laboratory services, including workflow, administrative procedures, operations and strategic planning in order to maintain an efficient laboratory environment.
  • Ensures appropriate lab compliance with accrediting agency regulations.
  • Develops and implements quality control procedures and ensures documentation are in compliance and up to date with ISO guidelines.
  • Establishes goals, and schedules for the laboratory.
  • Oversees laboratory safety policies, implements training, and monitors department for compliance.
  • Coordinates laboratory administration; manages and authorizes all purchasing expenditures for supplies and equipment; ensures that all required equipment is maintained and properly functioning.
  • Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handles complaints and grievances and administers discipline when necessary.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, with an emphasis on protein expression and purification from a variety of recombinant sources is required. Experience with membrane protein expression and purification is preferred.
  • Experience with sample preparation for structural biology techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy (single-particle analysis and/or tomography) and X-ray crystallography, is preferred but not required.

  • Experience with laser operation, alignment, and safety is preferred but not required.

  • Comfortable with the changes associated with evolving research requirements and the need to learn and troubleshoot new approaches to solve key problems.

  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
  • Experience documenting and following procedures/protocols. 
  • Knowledge of procedures, instruments in use, and quality control measures within the laboratory. 
  • Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting regular assessments to record the lab equipment's performance. 
  • Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with established time constraints. 
  • Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelors degree is required.
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