The Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Preclinical Pharmacology laboratory spaces. The Lab Manager is a key position in making sure the laboratory space is functional and safe and staff is trained to use of the space. The incumbent will work closely with the senior members of the team to
establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), improve systems, and optimize process related to the lab space and the equipment within the space. The incumbent needs to have a broad knowledge of the workings of a laboratory environment. The incumbent is required to have excellent organization, computer and interpersonal skills.
The salary range is $86,334 - $125,184. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
• Manages the daily operation of the lab. Provides guidance, and resolves
problems that arise in laboratory space. Ensures the proper infrastructure is in
place and operating correctly.
• Trains staff on the laboratory basics including but not limited to pipetting, use of all equipment in the lab, and sample processing.
• Assists in developing new processes and procedures related to the lab use to
improve the quality and/or efficiency of the services being provided.
• Oversees the safety protocols in the lab. Stays up-to-date on all safety
procedures. Trains staff on safety protocols and ensure safe practices are
followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a laboratory.
• In vivo experience working with mice is strongly preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented, patient and disciplined problem solver and solution builder.
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations.
Ability to work with people across disciplines to gain their cooperation and commitment toward
efficient completion of the group’s efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations.
Ability to work with people across disciplines to gain their cooperation and commitment toward
efficient completion of the group’s efforts.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks utilizing strong prioritization skills and advanced
attention to detail, while understanding project principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of project management and accountability that support efficiencies in time and resources.
• Flexibility to manage changing day-to-day activities and responsibilities on multiple projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
EEO Statement:
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What We Do
Cancer. Diabetes. Alzheimer’s. Heart Disease. Parkinson’s. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) leads the search to cure diseases rooted in our DNA. Founded in 1929, we are an NCI-designated Cancer Center since 1983 and an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit research organization with over 90 years of experience in genetics and genomics research. JAX blends the brightest minds with state-of-the-art resources to accelerate discovery. Areas of Discovery (75+ Principal Investigators, >250 Ph.D.s, M.D.s, and D.V.M.s): • Cancer: We are a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center focusing on cancer initiation, progression, prevention and therapies. • Developmental/reproductive biology: birth defects, Down syndrome, osteoporosis, fertility • Immunology: HIV-AIDS, anemia, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, immune disorders, lupus, transplant rejection • Metabolic diseases: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, microbiome • Neurobiology: blindness, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, deafness, epilepsy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, neurodegenerative diseases • Neurobehavioral disorders: autism, addiction, depression Supporting Global Research: • The JAX Mouse Repository and Scientific Services are among the premier resources available for biomedical research. Committed to Education: • Summer Student Program (undergrad & high school) • Teaching the Genome Generation Short Course • Ph.D. programs: U. Maine, Tufts University and U. Connecticut • Courses, Conferences and Workshops





