Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager

EIS is seeking a Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager

Mandatory Qualifications: The Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager is a pivotal role that requires a combination of scientific expertise, leadership skills, and organizational abilities to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the laboratory.

• • • • The contractor employee shall possess a minimum master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in research/translational lab.
      • The contractor employee shall possess at least one (1) year demonstrated experience with large animal research models (swine).
      • The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated expertise with ordering, procuring, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
      • The contractor employee shall possess minimum one (1) year demonstrated experience developing and executing research protocols.
      • The contractor employee shall possess demonstrated experience following industry standards and safety regulations for handling samples.
      • The contractor employee shall possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business inquiries, including technical RFQ/RFP.
      • The contractor employee shall possess the ability to work with veterinary staff to set up and prepare experiments.
      • The contractor employee shall posses demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory.
      • The contractor employee shall demonstrate the following work characteristics: ability to work independently; attention to detail; extensive organizational skills; initiative, ability, and drive to solve practical problems; excellent multitasking skills; ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel.
      • The contractor employee shall demonstrate expertise on Microsoft Office programs and laboratory management software such as lab chart.
      • The contractor employee shall have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with managing military funded grants.

Tasks

Laboratory Operations Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Coordinate and manage day-to-day laboratory activities.

•      Ensure compliance with safety protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

•      Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.

•      Implement new programs, tests, methods, and instrumentation.

•      Manage lab personnel daily duties, including training and performance management.

•      Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

•      Schedule and assign employees based on lab operational needs.

Research Project Coordination: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Oversee the planning, initiation, and execution of research projects.

•      Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.

•      Collaborate with principal investigators and other stakeholders.

•      Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring the workload of functional areas.

Budget Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Develop and manage the laboratory budget.

•      Allocate resources efficiently and seek cost-saving opportunities.

Quality Control and Assurance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•    Achieves quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program.

•      Implement and maintain quality control measures for experiments and data collection.

•      Ensure compliance with good laboratory practices (GLP) and other relevant standards.

•      Adheres to specimen preparation procedures.

Equipment Maintenance: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Establishes quality standards to maintain medical laboratory equipment performance.

•      Coordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

•      Troubleshoot equipment issues and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed.

Data Management: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Implement data management systems and protocols.

•      Identifies informational needs to manage medical laboratory information systems.

•      Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Collaboration and Communication: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Facilitate communication among laboratory members and with external collaborators.

•      Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration.

Grant and Proposal Support: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Prepare grant applications and research proposals.

•      Track and manage grant funds and expenditures.

Professional Development: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Stay informed about advancements in the field and emerging technologies.

•      Support the professional development of laboratory staff.

•      Complies with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements.

Environmental Health and Safety: Contract employee shall assist in the following tasks.

•      Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

•      Coordinate with environmental health and safety officers to ensure compliance.

Documentation and Reporting: Contractor employee shall assist in the following tasks.