Lab Manager (Fixed-term 2 years)

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

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The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine is seeking a Lab Manager (Fixed-term 2 years) to conduct clinical research and work independently on progressively more complex projects / assignments. Independently manage significant and key aspects of a large study or all aspects of one or more small research studies.

At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

Stanford is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department.

For more information on our department, please see our website : https : / / med.stanford.edu / anesthesia.html

Duties include :

Oversee daily lab operations, including inventory and equipment management, purchasing, scheduling, and event coordination.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Provide administrative and logistical support for philanthropy activities, sponsor meetings, and team communications.

Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals; develop and implement effective strategies for participant recruitment, engagement, and retention in long-term clinical trials.

Manage data systems for research projects, including database design, data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.

Develop project timelines, targets, and accountability structures. Lead weekly team meetings, set priorities, and document key decisions and milestones.

Supervise, train, and mentor new research staff and students, including oversight of onboarding, performance evaluation, and ongoing professional development.

Audit operations and laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable institutional, regulatory, and federal requirements. Monitor Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and implement corrective actions as needed.

Serve as liaison between investigators, sponsors, and institutional offices. Monitor and report serious adverse events and coordinate resolution of study queries.

Lead process improvement initiatives and define best practices to enhance study conduct, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with principal investigators to develop and manage study budgets, differentiating standard-of-care versus research procedures. Track study milestones and invoice sponsors per contract requirements.

Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance by maintaining study documentation, certifications, and protocol adherence.

Assist principal investigators with Investigational New Drug (IND) applications and ensure timely completion of IRB renewals and regulatory submissions.

• Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) :

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED) :

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.

Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES :

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. May require a valid California Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light / fine grasping.

Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and / or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.

May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http : / / adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $86,248 to $100,158 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https : / / cardinalatwork.stanford.edu / benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.