About the Job

The Associate Lab Manager, Assay Development plays an essential role in helping the R&D lab operate smoothly. This role oversees the support, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of the R&D lab. This position is responsible for ensuring the team has everything they need for success, from equipment, reagents, specimens and consumables.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the R&D laboratory environment is maintained and operational.
• Work with vendors and Procurement to obtain quotes and ensure orders arrive on time as promised.
• Facilitate positive changes in the laboratory processes and systems by proactively leading initiatives related to laboratory improvements.
• Work with internal and external partners to ensure regular and preventative maintenance of equipment is completed on required schedule.
• Conduct regular maintenance of laboratory equipment according to required schedules.
• Manage laboratory ordering, receipt, and stockroom organization for reagents and supplies. 
• Address back-order supply challenges by communication with procurement and escalating and communicating to the applicable lab stakeholders the options, plans, and status of the supply issues.
• Conduct regular meetings with laboratory stakeholders to calibrate their needs and to anticipate changes in demands and process.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to navigate invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain adherence to environmental and health safety guidelines and policies.
• Manage sample waste streams and adherence to disposal processes.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• HS/GED 
• 7+ years of experience working in the lab sciences and/or academia in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cancer Genomics, or related field
• 3+ years of working experience in industry
• Experience utilizing molecular genetics equipment
• Familiarity with product development
• Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent skill in collaboration and problem solving with other departments and colleagues
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions, particularly with scientific or technical information
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data
• Commitment to reflect FMI's values: passion, patients, innovation, and collaboration

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