Laboratory Operations Manager

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Operations Manager with a CRO located in Pittsburg, PA. As the Laboratory Operations Manager, you will complete assigned tasks with appropriate support from administrative assistant and research staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes, maintains and manages lab and office infrastructure as well as team resources that enable the team to achieve its core mission.
• Manages lab operations.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate manuals, standard operating procedures (SOP) and research protocols to support the safe, effective, and uninterrupted operation of state-of-the art lab facilities.
• Works with scientific staff to maintain a comprehensive set of training documents and SOPs for all procedures (including animal experiments).
• Oversees the appropriate handling and documentation required for the storage, use, and disposal of hazardous substances used.
• Plans, contracts, and manages suitable third-party solutions and services in support of in-house rodent experimentation facility.
• As needed, establishes, and maintains appropriate laboratory accreditations and operating standards to conduct work under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, with >2 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fundamental proficiencies in accounting and project management.
• The ideal candidate combines the above with some or all the following qualifications:
• Working experience in a commercial R&D or operations setting.
• MBA or other relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Experience with laboratory information system (LIMS) is a plus.
• Experience working under GLP standards and ensuring BSL-2 safety compliance is a plus.
• Experience overseeing vivarium operations is a plus. Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenge the status quo.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mary Jacobs at (+1) 312-291-4181 or m.jacobs@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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