Manager, Research Laboratory Operations

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Position Summary:

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

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 coordinating 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 ensurethat the infrastructure, organizational and collaborative needs of the NYULH research enterprise are met.
• Coordinate research laboratory renovations and repairs and relocations with RED&F project management and facilities operations teams.
• Building operations: oversee maintenance and support for: OSR and departmental shared equipment, shared services, ultralow temperature freezer alarm system (ELPRO)
• 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.
• 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 OSR Biosafety Program Director.
• Faculty on- and off-boarding: Serve as on-site liaison to departments and institutes administration and faculty with tasks associated withfaculty on- and off-boarding for assigned buildings
• Maintain up-to-date research space occupancy and utilization data in support of space management needs as well as F&A proposalsubmissions. Support research space assignment mapping in research buildings andaudit 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 inthe research portfolio as needed.
• 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.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as needed
• Represent Assistant Director, Research Laboratory Operations & Planning in lab construction, renovation, and infrastructure enhancement projects related projects as assigned.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required
• Report to Assistant Director, Research Laboratory Operations & Planning.

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 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:

Bachelor of Science in Biology, chemistry or relevant science or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. 5 to 7 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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