Supervisor, Lab Operations

2 weeks ago


Worcester Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School 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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