Supervisor, Lab Operations - Ophthalmology
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location
Worcester, MA | United States
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Supv. Lab Operations - Ophthal is responsible for specified clinical and lab research activities in the Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for overall operations of the lab, freezers
- Maintain the lab and order tanks, freezers, tubes, and other supplies as needed
- Familiar with and adhere to established lab and biosafety policies
- Available for calls as needed if freezer alarms are activated
- Conduct audits of all samples in freezers
- Document all samples and tissues in a computerized database, in collaboration with other members of the staff
- Perform centrifuging and aliquoting of blood specimens
- Design methods for efficient operations of the lab component of the center
- Performs data entry and documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other clinical research materials
- Conduct in-person or telephone interviews and make other types of calls for the studies
- Collect and maintain questionnaires and other data forms from study participants
- Perform literature searches or access articles as requested from library and other sources
- Maintain computerized data files and spreadsheets
- Prepare summary reports
- Conduct quality control checks on data entry
- Responsible for supervision of assigned staff.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Opportunity to participate in research presentations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, health care, or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree in medical, biology, genetics or equivalent field preferred
- 3+ years of related research/lab experience
- Must have excellent skills in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required; must be a good team player
- High level of attention to detail and organization, setting priorities, and adhering to timelines.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations
** This position is 100$ onsite**
Preferred experience or ability to manage a sample biorepository.
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