The Oncofetal Ecosystem lab is involved in research at the intersection of cancer genomics and immunology. This research is committed to developing next-generation medical therapies.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Laboratory Manager position is an onsite role responsible for operational aspects of the production laboratory. This includes management of lab staff, oversight of laboratory processes, and alignment of processes to organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and manage select laboratory staff – including recruitment, training programs, project allocation, and performance reviews.
* Oversee the operation and administration of the laboratory to ensure service quality is maintained.
* Ensure that standard operating procedures are current and reflective of the work performed, with appropriate change control implemented where necessary.
* Manage and control stock, equipment, and services to the laboratory – including purchasing, repair, and maintenance.
* Communicate, ensure, and review the performance and improvement of the laboratory by monitoring key indicators – including turnaround time, quality metrics, and client interactions.
Requirements:
* At least 5 years of experience in a research or production laboratory (strongly preferred).
* Expert knowledge of process improvement or experimental design required.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
* Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to cost and budget a process is desired.
* Strong negotiation skills desired.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment required.
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision.
We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's. Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.