Research & Development Laboratory Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Research & Development Laboratory Manager ("R&D Lab Manager") is responsible for managing and supervising activities in the R&D laboratory to help achieve CND's commitment to scientific excellence while complying with all CLIA licensing and other regulatory requirements. As a key member of the R&D department and laboratory, the R&D Lab Manager oversees and ensures the effective execution of all daily laboratory operations to ensure study, project, and experimental success while ensuring compliance and quality. The R&D Lab Manager leads, manages, and develops laboratory staff including scheduling, assignment delegation, training, and performance evaluation. In collaboration with the Director of Research Operations and Senior Manager of R&D, the R&D Lab Manager plans for and conducts the onboarding of new projects and studies into the laboratory. He / she also collaborates with multiples members of the CND team, including but not limited to managers of the commercial testing laboratory, Quality Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Scientific Officer. Additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Job Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and manage activities and programs within the laboratory while ensuring CLIA, ISO, safety, quality, and other applicable and related standards
• Manage records associated with all activities and programs, as necessary
• Provide technical support for laboratory equipment and supplies, as necessary
• Maintain knowledge of all relevant protocols, regulations, standards, and safety procedures as well as developing and maintaining compliant standard operating procedures
• Manage personnel functions including interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, evaluating performance, and / or developing staff, work schedules, and assignments
• Organize and facilitate routine laboratory meetings
• Oversees inventory management including purchasing, storing, and allocating of laboratory equipment and supplies
• Responsible for laboratory equipment and supplies including but not limited to inspecting, maintaining, and / or troubleshooting
• Perform and document routine quality assurance and preventive maintenance
• Manage and support reports pertaining to the laboratory
• Assist in the preparation of budget estimates, as necessary
• Perform various technical duties in support of research activities including but not limited to sample preparation and processing, quality control, quality assurance, etc.
• Support routine processing of samples associated with ongoing research projects
• Support and assist with onboarding new studies and projects into the R&D laboratory
• Assist with the design, execution, documentation, coordination, and evaluation of research experiments and studies including but not limited to process improvement and product development endeavors, as necessary
• Support the implementation of validated process improvements and developed protocols
• Collaborate with and / or serve as a liaison to agencies, administrators, departments, and / or stakeholders during internal and external audits
• Maintain, update, and distribute information regarding protocol, manual, and other updates / changes
• Help manage the overall facility, plan for the necessary capacity, and lead build out projects
• Maintain excellent laboratory skills, GLP, GDP, and communication skills
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

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