Biorepository & Dry Lab Manager - Ophthalmology

2 weeks ago


Worcester, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Biorepository and Dry Lab Manager - Ophthalmology is responsible for specified dry lab and clinical research activities in the Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence                    

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Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for overall operations of the dry lab, freezers
  • Manage and organize the biorepository that includes several freezers
  • Order tanks, freezers, tubes, other supplies and arrange for maintenance as needed
  • Available for calls and action as needed if freezer alarms are activated
  • Conduct audits of all samples in freezers and identify vials in freezers
  • Document all samples and tissues in a computerized database for sample management
  • Maintain computerized data files and excel spreadsheets
  • Perform centrifuging and aliquoting of blood specimens
  • Locate and pull specimens from freezers for specified projects
  • Adhere to established lab and biosafety policies
  • Perform some study coordinator functions – interviews, telephone calls, data entry, documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other clinical research materials; quality control checks on data entry
  • Perform literature searches or access articles as requested
  • Prepare summary reports
  • 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 biological sciences or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree in medical, biology or equivalent field preferred
  • 3+ years of related research/lab experience preferably managing a biorepository and sample management system
  • Must have excellent skills in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail and organization-labeling tubes correctly.
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations in the general area of the medical school and clinic

Requires physical effort to handle liquid nitrogen tanks and freezers

Additional Information

 

** This position is 100% onsite**

 

 

 

 

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