The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Biomedical Research Laboratory Manager to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) located in Baltimore, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laboratory Operations Management tasks to include:
  • Coordinate and manage day-to-day laboratory activities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Implement new programs, tests, methods, and instrumentation.
  • Manage lab personnel daily duties, including training and performance management.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Schedule and assign employees based on lab operational needs.
• Research Project Coordination tasks to include:
  • Oversee the planning, initiation, and execution of research projects.
  • Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
  • Collaborate with principal investigators and other stakeholders.
  • Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring the workload of functional areas.
• Budget Management tasks to include:
  • Develop and manage the laboratory budget.
  • Allocate resources efficiently and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Quality Control and Assurance tasks to include:
  • Achieves quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program.
  • Implement and maintain quality control measures for experiments and data collection.
  • Ensure compliance with good laboratory practices (GLP) and other relevant standards.
  • Adheres to specimen preparations procedures.
• Equipment Maintenance tasks to include:
  • Establishes quality standards to maintain medical laboratory equipment performance.
  • Coordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed.
• Data Management tasks to include:
  • Implement data management systems and protocols.
  • Identifies informational needs to manage medical laboratory information systems.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Collaboration and Communication tasks to include:
  • Facilitate communication among laboratory members and with external collaborators.
  • Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration.
• Grant and Proposal Support tasks to include:
  • Prepare grant applications and research proposals.
  • Track and manage grant funds and expenditures.
• Professional Development tasks to include:
  • Stay informed about advancements in the field and emerging technologies.
  • Support the professional development of laboratory staff.
  • Comply with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements.
• Environmental Health and Safety tasks to include:
  • Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinate with environmental health and safety officers to ensure compliance.
• Documentation and Reporting tasks to include:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of laboratory activities.
  • Prepare regular reports for senior management or funding agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s degree in STEM field with a minimum of three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in research/translational lab.
• Possess at least one (1) year demonstrated experience with large animal research models (swine).
• Familiarity with managing military funded grants. (Highly desired)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience following industry standards and safety regulations for handling samples.
• Ability to work with veterinary staff to set up and prepare experiments.
• Project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory.
• Ability to work independently; attention to detail, extensive organizational skills, initiative, ability and drive to solve practical problems, excellent multitasking skills, ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office programs and laboratory management software such as lab chart.
• Prior Military experience.
• Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• US Citizen
• Must pass a NACI background check.

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. 

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com. 

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