Research Laboratory Operations Manager

Research Laboratory Operations Manager

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

Position Summary :

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Lab Operations Manager.

In this role, the successful candidate The Manager, Research Laboratory Operations, is responsible for managing and supporting aspects of laboratory and research facilities operations in the NYULH research building portfolio as a member of the Office of Science & Research (OSR) Research Lab Operations (RLO) team. In this capacity, shall be responsible for participating in infrastructure support for laboratory operations in all research laboratories and scientific core facilities as assigned by Research Laboratory Operations leadership, assisting with laboratory renovation, repair, and relocations for the buildings in the research building portfolio in collaboration with Real Estate Development & Facilities, the Division of Advanced Research Technologies (DART) and the Office of Science and Research.

Job Responsibilities :

Serve as a OSR research operations liaison to department administrators, principal investigators, directors of research cores and laboratory staff in NYULH and / or tenant occupied buildings with research assets, to ensure that the infrastructure, organizational and collaborative needs of the NYULH research enterprise are met.

Biosafety Program assist with audit, inspection and compliance of laboratories with all relevant institutional biosafety policies, guidelines and SOPs in collaboration with Research Laboratory Operations leadership and Environmental Health & Safety department.

Assist with record keeping for the Regulated Medical Waste program.

Controlled Substance for Research Use Program assist with audit, inspection and compliance of all relevant institutional, state and federal policies, guidelines and SOPs. Track NYS and DEA licenses and ensure that all registrants remain fully compliant with renewals.

Research Resilience and Emergency Management SAFER and SOS team member; responsibility for research resilience kits for each building track and update inventory; conduct lab audits. Serve as building liaison to EM & ER and OSR Incident Command Group during emergencies. Participate in EM & ER tabletop training exercises and facilitate communications to research laboratories during emergent situations.

Lab safety : Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety, Radiation Safety and Campus Security to ensure that research laboratories meet Federal, State and Local regulatory requirement and relevant codes. Fire warden and / or Fire Life Safety Team coordination. Assist with coordination of regulatory agency inspections - FDNY / EPA / OSHA / AAALAC Inspection in assigned buildings.

Faculty on- and off-boarding : Serve as on-site liaison Building operations : oversee maintenance and support for : OSR and departmental shared equipment, shared services, ultralow temperature freezer alarm system (ELPRO) and other duties as assigned by Assistant Director, Research Laboratory Operations & Research Emergency Management and Enterprise Resilience.

Coordinate research laboratory renovations and repairs and relocations with RED&F project management and facilities operations teams.

Support research space assignment mapping in research buildings and audit of existing assignment maps as needed.

Support capital equipment lifecycle tracking.

Serve as OSR point of contact to NYULMC Security for assigned buildings.

Coordinate with Materials Management for deliveries of research materials to the tenant occupied buildings in the research portfolio as needed.

Maintain records and prepare reports as needed.

Report to Assistant Director, Research Laboratory Operations & Emergency Management and Enterprise Resilience.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities :

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS 1. Excels in cooperation, collaboration and communication with all NYULH employees 2. May communicate directly with PIs and other scientists, coordinates delivery of results to outside collaborators also. 3. Communicates carefully with others in order to respond appropriately, to answer questions and obtains requested information. 4. Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner. 5. Maintains the confidentiality of all research information. JUDGEMENT / DECISION-MAKING 1. Is able to recognize problems as they occur, and through the application of appropriate policy / procedure, determines and / or recommends the appropriate solution. 2. Must be able to troubleshoot. 3. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties; asks appropriate questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources / materials to ensure accuracy. 4. Advises appropriate personnel of situations / problems requiring intervention or follow-up attention.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Science in Biology, chemistry or relevant science or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience. 3 to 5 years of laboratory and / or laboratory operations experience. Individual should have a familiarity with the capabilities, requirements, uses and physical conditions for active research laboratories. Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact productively with leadership, faculty and staff to identify and resolve problems. Prior experience in building / facility support and management preferred. Excellent project management skills and extensive knowledge of facilities management, complex operating systems and equipment maintenance and techniques and processes. Strong communication skills and relationship / team building skills. Excellent judgement and reasoning ability enabling problem-solving and issue resolution, with a variety of options in varying situations. Ability to work independently, take initiative and make decisions with in-depth understanding. Responsible for setting and meeting department deadlines in alignment with research operations strategic and operational plans.

Preferred Qualifications :

MS, PhD or equivalent relevant degree including MBA and experience applicable to research laboratory operations management; preferred research operations management experience in biotech, Pharma or academic research environment. Strong preference for individuals with experience working on major infrastructure projects and management of complex academic research portfolios. Must be able to work effectively and lead within matrixed program and project teams. Strong presentation and writing skills are a priority.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being : physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal .

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.95 - $110,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.