Research Lab Operations Manager

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Performs a variety of research and research administration activities in direct support of the Department's research faculty and programs. Responsible for managing the overall functioning of the research operation. Serves as a front-line resource for researchers in the Department, acting as liaison to internal administrative units and external sponsors on matters relating to research programs.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Responsible for oversight of all lab supply and equipment, purchasing and maintenance.

-Coordinates all regulatory and compliance activities.

-Trains staff in specialized lab techniques.

-Assists with subject scheduling.

-Provides input on strategy, based on knowledge of industry and trends.

-Applies project management techniques to ensure development initiatives stay on track.

-Contributes to scientific literature and may present the data at meetings.

-Carries out independent research projects which involve the execution of highly sophisticated techniques.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Experience
Research experience (in a lab setting) 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations.
- Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects.
- Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving.
- Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research.
- Must possess an aptitude for budget management.

 

The Garcia-Beltran Lab at The Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard is seeking a full-time (on-site), creative, motivated, and collaborative Research Lab Operations Manager who will support our mission to expand our knowledge of fundamental immunology and leverage it to create safe and accessible next-generation immunotherapies for challenging and undertreated cancers and viral infections of global significance.

The Ragon Institute is an energetic and fast-paced research center leading fundamental and translational immunology research. In addition to its state-of-the-art facilities, the institute is known for a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, where scholars work together to improve human health. The Ragon’s connection to Mass General Brigham creates enormous opportunities for clinical translation, and affiliations with MIT and Harvard attract brilliant scholars and students who constantly push new ideas and projects.

Within the Ragon Institute, the Investigations of Natural Killer Cells Laboratory (INK Lab), led by Wilfredo F. Garcia-Beltran, M.D., Ph.D, studies the underlying biology of natural killer (NK) cells to understand their capabilities and limitations, engineers novel constructs to introduce into NK cells, and conducts in vitro and in vivo downstream functional immune assays and screens to characterize and enhance their functions.

The INK Lab team shares the values of pursuing excellent science with a strong work ethic while upholding a collaborative, collegial, and respectful work environment. Our motto is: “Do exceptional science and enjoy doing it!” Visit our website: inklab.bio.

 

Onsite

 

600 Main Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$63,252.80 - $102,596.00/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

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