Research Lab Program Manager

The Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Preclinical Pharmacology laboratory spaces. The Lab Manager is a key position in making sure the laboratory space is functional and safe and staff is trained to use of the space. The incumbent will work closely with the senior members of the team to establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), improve systems, and optimize process related to the lab space and the equipment within the space. The incumbent needs to have a broad knowledge of the workings of a laboratory environment. The incumbent is required to have excellent organization, computer and interpersonal skills. The salary range is $86,334 - $125,184. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: • Manages the daily operation of the lab. Provides guidance, and resolves problems that arise in laboratory space. Ensures the proper infrastructure is in place and operating correctly. • Trains staff on the laboratory basics including but not limited to pipetting, use of all equipment in the lab, and sample processing. • Assists in developing new processes and procedures related to the lab use to improve the quality and/or efficiency of the services being provided. • Oversees the safety protocols in the lab. Stays up-to-date on all safety procedures. Trains staff on safety protocols and ensure safe practices are followed. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a laboratory. • In vivo experience working with mice is strongly preferred. • Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented, patient and disciplined problem solver and solution builder. • Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations. Ability to work with people across disciplines to gain their cooperation and commitment toward efficient completion of the group’s efforts. • Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations. Ability to work with people across disciplines to gain their cooperation and commitment toward efficient completion of the group’s efforts. • Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks utilizing strong prioritization skills and advanced attention to detail, while understanding project principles. • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines • Knowledge of project management and accountability that support efficiencies in time and resources. • Flexibility to manage changing day-to-day activities and responsibilities on multiple projects. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. #CA-DS5 About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org. EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

Salary : $86,334 - $125,184