Lab Manager

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Job Overview

The incumbent in this position performs Laboratory Management duties for the GUMC’s Clinical  Research Unit Laboratory at Georgetown University, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining  high-quality specimen handling processes, and providing support for clinical research activities. The incumbent will  serve as the primary contact for all laboratory-related interactions, manage staff training, and contribute to clinical  support functions when the laboratory workload allows. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Manage daily activities of the CRU laboratory. 

• Oversee processing, storing, and shipping of laboratory specimens. 

• Maintain ongoing tracking of all specimens stored in the CRU. 

• Monitor, maintain, and ensure proper function of all laboratory equipment. 

• Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies. 

• Assume responsibility for on-call schedule for freezer alarm coverage (-80 freezers). 

• Serve as the primary contact for all laboratory interactions with study teams. 

• Provide training and oversight to staff assisting in specimen processing. 

• Assist nurses with clinical research and standard-of-care tasks when laboratory workload allows. • Perform vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy. 

• Assist with subject transport as needed. 

• Support pick-up and delivery of drugs from research and main pharmacy. 

• Collaborate directly with nursing staff on the CRU unit in patient care support and quality improvement  initiatives. 

Work Interactions

The Lab Manager provides laboratory support to the CRU and SEPCOM approved protocols. The Lab Manager works as part of the CRU team and will report to CRU Nurse Manager, assisting with clinical care and quality improvement initiatives on the unit. They will work directly with the nursing staff and clinical  research coordinators on the unit. The Lab Manager functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and  Georgetown University Medical Center’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.  

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.

• Experience in laboratory management or clinical research laboratory operations. 

• Strong knowledge of specimen processing, storage, and shipping protocols. 

• Proficiency in laboratory equipment maintenance and inventory management. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. 

• IATA Certification 

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in a scientific or health-related field. 

• Certification in clinical laboratory science or research compliance

• Prior experience in a clinical research setting

• Experience supervising or training staff

• Familiarity with freezer alarm systems and biorepository management

Work Mode Designation 

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