Laboratory Manager, Center for Bio-specimen Research and Development (CBRD) Part Time

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Manager.

The Laboratory Manager is a specialized research professional who under the direction of the Associate Director works on all technical and QC functions for the lab. The Laboratory Manager will provide direct professional support of research activities. This position involves familiarity with handling, processing, storing, and distributing human specimens; maintaining an up-to-date database, and working with other members of the research team on quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of the biorepository.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day biorepository operations
• Manage personnel responsible for biorepository and research sample receipt, accessioning, internal and external tracking, processing and fulfillment, to ensure samples are processed in accordance with established protocols and timeliness
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure sample integrity, ensure all service/process failures are identified, investigated, and resolved appropriately
• Develop systems to manage long-term sample storage, retrieval, and audit procedures
• Manages multi-institutional biorepository studies
• Manage all shipping and receiving activities for biorepository specimens to/from external sites
• Manage and support integration of sample database with IT
• Purchase laboratory and IT equipment, negotiate large scale supplies purchases for the biorepository
• Track and organize preventive maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of equipment
• Oversee lab safety and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate removal of hazardous waste by external vendors
• Manage temperature controlled asset storage and equipment emergency alarm system
• Serve as safety coordinator and primary lab emergency contact. Enforce compliance with safety and lab procedures among all lab personnel
• Write and revise relevant Standard Operating Procedures and/or work instructions
• Represent the center on meetings for new biorepository research studies
• Participates in monitoring and auditing activities
• May identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality
• Trains new employees
• Performs bench work as needed
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, CAP accreditation, IRB protocols, HIPPA, established guidelines and work instructions, and appropriate industry and Good Clinical Practices standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Communication and Relationship to Other Staff:
• Maintain confidentiality of all research information
• Excels in cooperation, collaboration and communication with all NYULH employees
• Communicate professionally and precisely with staff and clients
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all staff and clients
• Communicate ideas, problems, and suggestions in a timely and effective manner
  Judgement/decision-making:
• Is able to recognize problems as they occur, and through the application of
  appropriate policy/procedure, determines and/or recommends the appropriate
  solution. Must be able to troubleshoot.
• Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties; asks appropriate
  questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources/materials to ensure accuracy.
• Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master s Degree in life science or health-related field or 5+ years of clinical or research laboratory experience
– Excellent interpersonal communication both through technology and in person
– Good analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems, ability to solve non-routine issues
– Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting
– Strong organizational skills, time management, as well as patience and steady commitment toward achievement of goals
– Strong computer skills (LabVantage, iLab, File Maker Pro, Microsoft Office)
– Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $81,325.15 – $90,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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