JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lab Manager
Job Code: 000209
Salary Plan: Exempt
Lab: Batista
Direct Supervisor: Facundo Batista
Employing Hospital and Department:
Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard
Minimum degree and field of knowledge: BS/BA required; PhD preferred
Years experience required: 7+ years experience
Summary:
A position is open for a full-time Lab Manager at the Ragon Institute of MGH, Harvard
and MIT, who will manage a laboratory including 7 post-docs and 3 – 5 research
technicians as well as supervise the management of a large mice colony. The Laboratory
Manager will report directly to the PI (Dr. Batista). Biohazard BL2+ training provided,
radiation and safety training provided. The candidate will assist in research the cellular
and molecular mechanisms controlling B cell activation and fate. Knowledge gained from
these studies will help to guide the design of more effective vaccines and treatments
against various infectious pathogens including HIV and Influenza. This is an exciting
opportunity to play a key role as part of an ambitious highly competitive research lab.
Under the direction of the principal investigator, the applicant independently carries out
daily activities of the laboratory.
 Purchasing – Organize all placed orders, stock supplies, and maintain a current
inventory. Track and follow up on outstanding orders. Assign appropriate grants
to each order, and maintain a rough estimate of the amount of money spent on lab
supplies. Ensure appropriate distribution of supplies upon receipt.
 Oversee a large mice colony, organizing breeding etc together with MGH.
 Facilitate communication between researchers in the lab with other groups
regarding shared equipment and spaces.
 Oversee tissue culture room use and adherence to safety and cleaning procedures
 Maintain files on all laboratory equipment for instructions and warranty
information, submit warranty info.
 Participate in laboratory meetings and journal clubs.
 Per the PI of the research lab, work at the bench doing experiments for projects
the PI has assigned. Independently performing non-routine, highly specialized
experimental procedures and participating in the design and modification of
research protocols.
 There are a wide variety of duties and issues that arise within the laboratory and
this position will be the contact person for lab members.
 Experience with microscopy equipment will be beneficial.
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Coordinate sales representative visits and calls.
New Personnel Orientation – review Ragon and Batista lab policies and
procedures, floor layout