ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESEARCH LABORATORY MANAGER
HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE
11.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded and successfully executed diverse laboratory projects, demonstrating adept project management skills in areas such as resource allocation, timeline adherence, and strategic planning.
- Developed a systematic approach to organizing tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and managing time efficiently through file management, task tracking, and workflow optimization.
- Compose and uphold comprehensive protocol documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory tasks, serving as effective communication tools to facilitate clear and consistent understanding among staff members.
- Manage end-to-end procurement operations for laboratory supplies and equipment, systematically optimizing cost-effectiveness while ensuring smooth integration with concurrent projects. Vigilantly maintain budgetary control, strategically aligning purchases of consumables, service contracts, and core charges within the allocated annual budget of $3.5 million for the lab.
- Directly negotiate prices with vendors to maximize our purchasing power
- Develop and sustain regulatory protocols for both the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB), ensuring meticulous adherence to compliance standards and facilitating streamlined processes for ethical review and approval.
