Laboratory Manager
Company: Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Laboratory
Manager supporting the WRAIR Center for Military Psychiatry and
Neuroscience. The candidate will serve as a lead technician among
several laboratory technicians. The lead technician will maintain
records of laboratory supply and equipment inventory, assist the
laboratory chief with inventory management, create regular supply
requirements lists, track incoming and outgoing animal inventory,
ensure laboratory cleanliness and organization, and coordinate
efforts among multiple ongoing studies.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Receive and stay current with all required training courses to
conform to Institute policies, including those related to
laboratory safety, security, information management, animal care
and others
Manage laboratory in accordance with WRAIR, AALAC and Safety
regulations and respond to all requests for improvements in a
timely manner in coordination with the PI
Manage laboratory equipment in accordance with WRAIR regulations
and coordinate with outside vendors to ensure proper function and
repairs as needed
Perform behavioral tests on rats, including advanced
computer-controlled behavioral testing systems such as elevated
plus maze, acoustic startle, open field, operant conditioning,
associative conditioning, and other tests as assigned
Perform blood draws, tissue dissection, and proper processing and
storage of specimens to support studies
Participates in the development of new methods, approaches, or
procedures to include electrophysiological recording and animal
surgeries
Process, analyze, and visualize data in graphical or other
tabulated formats per laboratory standards
Manage development and maintenance of up-to-date laboratory SOPs
and best laboratory practices in coordination with the PI and other
research staff
Develop and demonstrate excellent and professional rapport with
research assistants in the laboratory, and other Institute
personnel
Proactively manage and engage in multiple ongoing laboratory
efforts simultaneously to include managing lab calendar to ensure
lab resources and personnel are allocated according to lab
priorities with input from the PI
Manage orderly storage and inventory of purchased supplies,
equipment and materials necessary to conduct experiments and
maintain the laboratories, to include laboratory animals; Initiate
and track purchase requests for supplies and animals with input
from the PI
Draft administrative documents for submission through internal
processes with minimal oversight from the PI to include but not
limited to minor IACUC amendments, CAPR requests, agreement
requests, purchase requests, ARC requests, PBAC requests and annual
and other protocol censuses
Orient new technicians to laboratory procedures and standards as
needed; coordinate lab member orientations and document
proficiencies in technical skills for lab members
Coordinate with oversight departments to ensure compliance with
WRAIR regulations
Adhere to scientific standards of responsible conduct of research,
and scientific integrity
Perform other related managerial and non-managerial duties as
required and assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: NACI
Education: Masters degree with a minimum of two years of experience
in preclinical research OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5
years' experience with progressive increases in responsibility in
preclinical research
Experience:
Experience working with small rodents (rats) in a laboratory
setting
Experience using productivity software programs including Word,
Excel, GraphPad Prism, SPSS Statistics, and others
Experience performing blood draws, tissue dissection, and proper
processing and storage of specimens to support studies
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills
Additional Information:
Onsite at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring,
MD
Laboratory/office environment; may require working evenings and
weekends.
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Company Overview
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business
committed to providing world-class technical, management, and
training support services to government and public sector clients.
We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior
results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission
success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with
exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We
accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning
stages, through implementation, and into operations and
support.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be
determined by various factors such as the Federal Government
contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work
experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location,
education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
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