Laboratory Manager

Job Summary

The Department of Urology seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to
manage one of its Urology Research Laboratories. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist
the Principal Investigator (PI) in overseeing the laboratory's operations, ensuring successful
outcomes in both clinical and bench research projects. Key duties include managing the
recruitment and onboarding of new team members, providing ongoing support to lab staff, ensuring
adequate staffing coverage, and collaborating closely with the PI to develop and implement new
research protocols. This position will also involve setting up and overseeing current and new
projects, managing lab resources, and participating in end-of-year performance evaluations
alongside the PI.

Responsibilities*

Lab Management (50%)

• Assist with recruitment processes, including drafting job postings, screening resumes,
  conducting initial interviews, and coordinating candidate selection with the PI.
• Onboard new lab members by conducting orientations, providing necessary training, and
  supplying essential documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Mentor and train gap-year students and undergraduates working in the lab and on research
  studies.
• Provide support to team members, including coverage for absences or during high workload
  periods.
• Oversee timekeeping and leave requests to ensure adequate staffing coverage; review and
  approve timesheets for direct and indirect reports.
• Communicate relevant training and seminar opportunities to team members.
• Serve as a liaison with other labs and departmental coordinators as needed.
• Regularly update the PI on ongoing issues, lab needs, and project statuses.
• Assist in developing agendas for lab meetings and participate in discussions with the PI.
• Support the PI in conducting annual performance evaluations of lab members.
• Maintain lab equipment, manage inventory of supplies, and research new equipment
  options and pricing.
• Disseminate building notifications and updates to the lab team.

Research Project Management (40%)

• Train new research coordinators on study protocols and procedures.
• Oversee coordinators managing multiple studies and ensure all studies are compliant and
  progressing as planned.
• Assist in the initiation of new studies, including preparing Manuals of Procedures (MOP),
  protocols, and informed consent documents.
• Coordinate the management of incoming specimens and liaise with study sponsors on all
  relevant matters.
  
  Data Management (10%)
• Update and maintain the database of collected samples and associated clinical
  information.
• Develop databases for new studies and ensure data integrity and availability for researchers
  as required.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biological sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in research, with a strong background in laboratory and
  project management.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in a supervisory role within a research setting.
• Experience working with clinical trials and associated regulatory requirements.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

254190

Working Title

Laboratory Manager

Job Title

Laboratory Manager

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Urology

Posting Begin/End Date

9/06/2024 - 9/13/2024

Career Interest

Research