Supervisor, Lab Operations

3 weeks ago

Worcester, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Supv. Lab Operations - Ophthal is responsible for specified clinical and lab research activities in the Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence.

 

This position is on-iste in Worcester, MA. For additional information please visit:

www.umassmed.edu/seddonlab

 

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for overall operations of the lab, freezers
  • Maintain the lab and order tanks, freezers, tubes, and other supplies as needed
  • Familiar with and adhere to established lab and biosafety policies
  • Available for calls as needed if freezer alarms are activated
  • Conduct audits of all samples in freezers
  • Document all samples and tissues in a computerized database, in collaboration with other members of the staff
  • Perform centrifuging and aliquoting of blood specimens
  • Design methods for efficient operations of the lab component of the center
  • Performs data entry and documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other clinical research materials
  • Conduct in-person or telephone interviews and make other types of calls for the studies
  • Collect and maintain questionnaires and other data forms from study participants
  • Perform literature searches or access articles as requested from library and other sources
  • Maintain computerized data files and spreadsheets
  • Prepare summary reports
  • Conduct quality control checks on data entry
  • Responsible for supervision of assigned staff.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Opportunity to participate in research presentations
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, health care, or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree in medical, biology, genetics or equivalent field preferred
  • 3+ years of related research/lab experience
  • Must have excellent skills in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required; must be a good team player
  • High level of attention to detail and organization, setting priorities, and adhering to timelines.
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations
Additional Information

 

This is not a wet lab position. 

  • Rather it involves managing a biorepository 
  • Auditing contents of freezers
  • Will handle vials of specimens
  • Centrifuge and aliquot specimens occasionally
  • Will work on computerized databases, requires good computer skills 
  • Requires physical effort to handle liquid nitrogen tanks and freezers
  • High attention to detail ( labeling tubes accurately) 
  • Maintaining dry lab area, ordering supplies, etc.
  • Assist with study coordinator tasks 

 

 

 

 

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