Research Lab Manager - Endocrinology

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the Metabolomics Facility. This role ensures efficient laboratory workflows, reliable analytical performance, and compliance with institutional safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. The manager supports CLIA-regulated activities associated with a diagnostic assay for Niemann-Pick disease type C. Performs, oversees and coordinates research projects. Oversees entire laboratory setting to promote smooth operation, regulatory compliance and interaction with other laboratories.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Research Laboratory Operations (5 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Communication
• Prioritization

Responsibilities

• With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
• Assists with grant preparation and journal article submission.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel.
• Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel.
• Oversees and directs all support activities of the lab including human resources, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials and equipment.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager