Summary

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program is currently seeking an outstanding Laboratory Manager to lead and coordinate the activities of the research laboratory and assist Faculty in teaching and/or research programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in Life Science with high levels of energy, willing to learn and help, self-discipline, sense of responsibility, organization and dedication. 

Job Duties

• Executes the lab ordering processes, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are timely and available for the team.
• Assists in onboarding new lab members and ensuring they are trained in lab procedures and safety protocols.
• Supervises and supports lab technicians and trainees in their research activities as needed.
• Understands and routinely participates in mouse work (transgenic mouse models and xenografts).
• Prepares in-house made common use research reagents.
• Consults with faculty to determine equipment purchase priorities, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities.
• Prepares and puts in place equipment and demonstrates use and care of equipment to research personnel in the laboratory.
• Maintains lab organization, including inventory management and space utilization.
• Maintains and updates the database and physical storage of new tumor and cell samples collected for the lab biorepository.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining lab safety and animal use protocols, and other regulatory documentation and compliance reports. - Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Arranges service calls for equipment and orders supplies.
• Collaborates with other labs and core facilities within the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine and the TCH Cancer Center as needed.
• Oversees lower-level lab member work, to include defining work responsibilities and prioritization in relation to their research projects.
• Supports the Research Project principal investigators to ensure aspects of project delivery goal and objective are completed.
• Trains and mentors existing and new staff.
• Assigns tasks and delegates work to research lab members via informal direct oversight.
• Performs other job-related duties such as shipping and receiving. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Five years of relevant experience.
   

Department Specific Criteria

• Previous experience with genetically engineered mouse models
• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques and animal work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and laboratory management software
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, highly independent, and willing to train new students and PDFs
• Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills are mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Life Science 
• Prior supervisory experience