Supervisor, Lab Operations
2 weeks ago
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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