Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Laboratory Manager to provide research support administration services for our government customer in San Antonio, TX.

Description of Responsibilities :

• Assist personnel with day-to-day laboratory operations pertaining to research-related sample storage and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate and advise Department Heads and PIs of evolving situations in the laboratory spaces.
• Coordinate information pertaining to lab management activities between departments; communicate directly with lab managers of individual directorates / departments to address needs and support day-to-day operations.
• Pack and / or coordinate outgoing shipments of samples / materials for PIs.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with established protocols and research SOPs; coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance for equipment as required.
• Assists with periodic inventory, safety inspections, and program reviews
• Create, manage, review, and route for approval SOPs and DOPs for protocols and / or equipment.
• Assist with establishment and maintenance of Satellite Accumulation Points (SAP) for chemical and biological waste; ensure SAP sites and hazardous waste containers are routinely checked and coordinate for removal as required.
• Ensure compliance of safety and industrial hygiene standards and regulations in laboratory spaces; inform PIs and Directors of discrepancies.
• Ensure emergency eye wash stations are checked on a weekly basis; replace eye wash checklists annually and forward prior year to Safety Officer.
• Review and update biological agents and NFPA ratings on door signs as required.
• Support equipment, supply, and purchasing requirements for departments / directorates.
• Assists with supply and expendable item inventory; coordinates ordering necessary supplies for experiments; ensures expired supplies are removed from laboratory spaces; assists completing purchase requests as needed.

Required Degree / Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years' related experience or master's degree plus demonstrable experience.

Required Skills and Experience :

Maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent.

Required Citizenship and Clearance :

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K?pono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K?kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.