Supervisor, Laboratory

Supervises and coordinates activities of the Lab with responsibility for directing the technical activities of the assigned laboratory and its personnel.

Responsibilities
- Manages laboratory services and maintains an efficient laboratory environment.

- Supervises all lab personnel, onboards and trains new technicians and graduate students working in the assigned laboratory.

- Researches and develops new procedures to ensure quality control and efficiency of operation for the laboratory.

- Manages inventory and maintenance of supplies throughout the laboratory.

- Provides input into the development of departmental policies and procedures, assists with developing new technical procedures and ensures services are performed in accordance with accepted standards and practices.

- Researches current scientific literature for new or improved research protocols; works closely with Faculty, other research staff members and technicians concerning scientific, research and administrative matters.

- Assists the department director in budget preparation and personnel evaluations.

- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic 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's equipment 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.
Education

- Bachelor degree in a related scientifc field is required.