BioPILOT Lab Manager

About the Opportunity Northeastern University's Roux Institute (Portland, ME campus) seeks a Laboratory Manager for the BioPILOT Laboratory - a translational life science research and training laboratory operated by the Roux Institute and located in the Science Building on the University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Campus. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing operations in the BioPILOT Laboratory in support of the laboratory's instructional and research activities. Report to the Director, Life Science and BioPILOT Programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for Northeastern University's Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS) and the Manager of Laboratory Operations and Special Projects in the USM College of Science, Technology and Health. Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment training and laboratory operations for embedded partners and neighboring BioPILOT industry tenants. Work collaboratively with USM faculty, staff and students to coordinate access, training, and compliance when utilizing USM shared equipment and facilities (e.g., autoclave, liquid nitrogen storage). Work with the Director to place and receive orders for the labs, maintain and oversee equipment inventory, calibration, preventative maintenance and repair. Work with the Director to manage invoicing, budget planning and equipment purchasing priorities. Conduct on-site safety training, communicate and enforce laboratory safety rules to internal and external researchers working in the laboratory. Oversee and enforce laboratory safety procedures, including hazardous chemical and biological waste management, maintaining PPE, and assisting with spill cleanup. Coordinate all aspects of the daily operations including scheduling, training and evaluating hourly student assistants, scheduling and monitoring equipment use, and maintaining training records. Maintain order and cleanliness of laboratory spaces and equipment. Ensure supplies are stocked and available when needed and maintain supply inventory. Train incoming staff, faculty, and research students in basic experimental techniques. Train staff, faculty, research students, and partners on use of core equipment. Assist with preparation of materials for lab courses. Provide technical assistance and supervision to graduate research assistants working on translational research projects with industry partners. Develop, manage and provide instructional support to students in the lab. Serve as primary point of contact for all lab-related issues, including mediation and resolution of problems as needed. Other tasks as directed by the Director.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a closely related field required. Master's degree preferred. Working knowledge of biological, biochemical and health science related equipment and laboratory procedures is essential. Minimum of 2-3 years laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting required. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT Safety Regulations and biohazardous materials handling procedures is necessary. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

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//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

109

S Expected Hiring Range:

$67,855.00 - $95,845.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.