Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Laboratory Manager, Geissmann Lab

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology or life sciences
  • 4-7 years of research and lab operations experience
  • Proven organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Manage laboratory equipment and mouse colony for operational efficiency
  • Coordinate collaborations with internal and external research partners
  • Monitor laboratory performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Develop budgets and manage expenses in partnership with Research Fund Managers
  • Serve as a liaison between the laboratory and external collaborators

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits offerings
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for grant-related initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Research-focused workplace culture
Full Job Description
Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Join the Frederic Geissmann Lab as a Laboratory Manager!

The Geissmann Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center studies the development and function of macrophages, monocytes, and dendritic cells to understand how immune cells influence tissue growth, metabolism, and cancer progression. As a Lab Manager, you would play a critical role in enabling this research by overseeing laboratory operations, supporting complex experimental workflows, and ensuring the team has the resources needed to drive discoveries. Your leadership would help accelerate research aimed at harnessing the immune system to prevent cancer growth and metastasis, ultimately contributing to better treatments for patients.

Role Overview:
  • Oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations, biohazard requirements, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  • Manage laboratory equipment and mouse colony, facilities, quality assurance programs, and operational planning to support an efficient research environment.
  • Coordinate collaborations with internal and external research partners and facilitate the compliant transfer of research materials.
  • Monitor laboratory performance, prepare operational reports, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Partner with Research Fund Managers to develop budgets, monitor expenses, manage purchasing activities, and support grant-related initiatives.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the laboratory, institutional stakeholders, and external collaborators.


Key Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in biology/life sciences and 4-7 years of research and lab operations experience.


Core Skills:
  • Proven organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate laboratory resources, equipment, mouse colony, facilities, and operational activities efficiently.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with scientists, institutional stakeholders, vendors, and external collaborators.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and ensuring timely completion of operational priorities.
  • Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented environment that supports scientific research and innovation.


Additional Information:
  • Location: NYC; Zuckerman Research Center
  • Schedule: Onsite


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  • Review our great benefits offerings


Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
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